Neuromodulation Techniques After SCI

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with spinal cord injuries to test the effect of a powered robotic device (exoskeleton) to assist walking, combined with one of two techniques for electrically stimulating the spinal cord. The stimulation involves either a surgically implanted electrode array placed next to the spinal cord (epidural stimulation), or skin surface (transcutaneous) stimulation. Researchers want to see if exoskeleton-based rehab offers benefits for independent standing and stepping, and also whether it may reverse other health-related consequences of SCI. Participants will undergo 3 months of exoskeleton training followed by 6 months of either 1) training along with epidural stimulation or training with skin surface stimulation (3 sessions/week).