Epidural Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement Following Spinal Cord Injury

About this trial

This pilot trial is enrolling 2 individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test the feasibility of using non-invasive images of the spinal cord to define the best placement of an epidural spinal cord stimulator (ESCS) and the effect it has on voluntary movement. ESCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord with an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to modify spinal cord function. If included, participants will receive a surgically implanted epidural stimulator optimized for lower extremity and joint movement, and 6 months of intensive outpatient physical therapy. The goal is restoration of voluntary leg movement. Final testing of lower limb movement will be performed after 8 months.