Epidural Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement Following Spinal Cord Injury
About this trial
This proof-of-concept case series will prospectively use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evidence of spared spinal cord neural fibers to guide the selection of 2 research participants to receive a su...
Included participants
What’s involved
Type
Details
This is an investigator-initiated proof of concept study performed at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz). This 2-case proof-of-concept study will include 2 research participants with motor-complete SCI to evaluate the performance of the Medtronic epidural stimulator for restoring voluntary movement below the level of injury. Participants will be enrolled at CU Anschutz. Screening data will be reviewed to determine participant eligibility. Two participants who meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be entered into the study. The following treatment regimen will be used: epidural stimulation + 6 months of intensive outpatient physical therapy. Total duration of study participation will be 8 months.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Mental health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting soon
- Trial start date
- 1 Dec 2023
- Organisation
- University of Colorado, Denver
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting soon
- Trial start date
- 1 Dec 2023
- Organisation
- University of Colorado, Denver
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more