Spinal Cord Stimulation to Help Children with Spina Bifida Walk
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS)—gentle electrical pulses applied to the skin over the spine—to help children with spina bifida walk better and manage bladder control. The study includes children ages 4–17 who can walk short distances with help or devices.
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Who can take part
- Your child has been diagnosed with myelomeningocele (a type of spina bifida) by a neurologist or neurosurgeon
- Your child can walk at least 10 meters (about 30 feet) with devices like braces or walkers, or with help from another person
- Your child is between 4 and 17 years old
- Your child has neurogenic bladder (a bladder that doesn't work normally due to the spinal cord condition) and uses a stable bladder management plan (like catheterization or medications) for at least 4–6 weeks before starting
- Your child is not pregnant and has no surgery planned in the next 6 months for spina bifida-related issues
- Your child does not have any implanted electronic devices like pacemakers or insulin pumps
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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