Short-Term Transcutaneous or Epidural Spinal Stimulation for Enabling Motor Function in Humans With SCI

About this trial

This is a clinical trial to compare the effect of two forms of spinal cord stimulation on motor function in individuals with SCI. Spinal cord stimulation is a technique for modifying spinal cord function either with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord or via surface electrode stimulation. If included in the study, participants will randomly be assigned to one of the two study groups: spinal cord stimulation using implanted electrodes; or short term spinal cord stimulation using electrodes on the skin surface. Final testing, including body mechanics (kinematics), bowel, bladder and sexual function, trunk stability, spasticity, and ambulation will be performed after 5 months.