Study on Feasibility of Stimulation on the Lumbar Part of the Spinal Cord to Improve Mobility Recovery in Patients With Sub-acute Spinal Cord Injury

About this trial

This clinical trial is investigating the safety and feasibility of electrical spinal cord stimulation in individuals with early (less than 6 months) spinal cord injuries. Targeted epidural spinal stimulation (TESS) is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord. The study will gather preliminary information on the potential for TESS to improve spinal cord function. If selected for the study, participants will undergo surgery to implant the electrodes next to the spinal cord. TESS-supported rehabilitation is included. Leg function and mobility will be measured; the effects will be investigated up to 12 months after the injury and compared to predicted recovery expectations based on standard rehabilitation.