Electrical Stimulation to Improve Walking After Spinal Cord Injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electrical stimulation of leg muscles, combined with gait training, can help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk better. Electrical stimulation works by sending mild electrical pulses to trigger muscle contractions, potentially improving strength and walking ability.
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Who can take part
- Spinal cord injury between the mid-neck and mid-back that is stable (not getting worse) and has lasted more than 1 year
- Able to take at least a few steps, even with help from devices like walkers or parallel bars
- Between 18 and 99 years old
- Muscles respond appropriately to electrical stimulation (tested during screening)
- No implanted pacemakers, neurostimulators, or similar devices in your body
- No severe muscle stiffness, unhealed fractures, pressure sores, or active infections in your legs
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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