Restorative Neuromodulation for Lower Extremity Functions

Technology

General health

Online since 8 November 2021, updated 891 days ago

About this trial

This is a trial to test the effect of a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface electrodes (trans-spinal Electrical Stimulation: tsES) in combination with a system that supports the body-weight on walking and standing function after spinal cord injury. If included, the participant will train to walk and stand with a device that supports the legs and a harness to support their body weight in combination with tsES 1-2 hours/day for 1 year.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

19 - 55 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

1 year - 55 years

Injury type

Traumatic

Healthy volunteers

Yes

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

have a spinal cord injury for at least 1 year.

have paralysis in the legs and have at least half of key muscles below the neurological level of injury with a motor strength testing score less than 2/5.

be able to participate in study exercises 1-2 hours per day and commit for 1 year training program.

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

If included, the participant will train to walk and stand with a device that supports the legs and a harness to support their body weight in combination with tsES 1-2 hours/day for 1 year.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

Arm/hand function

Spasticity

Standing/walking/mobility

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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