Neuromodulation With Spinal Stimulation Methods

Technology

General health

Online since 15 March 2025, updated 98 days ago

About this trial

This pilot study is enrolling 24 participants with spinal cord injury to test the effect of different types of transcutaneous spinal stimulation on muscle and nerve responses. Transcutaneous spinal stimulation is a technique for modifying spinal cord function via surface electrodes. If included, participants will undergo 15 minutes of either spinal stimulation or sham stimulation. Final testing of nerve function and motor response will be performed immediately after the session.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 65 years

Injury level

C4 - L4

Severity (AIS)?

Time since injury

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

C4-L4

Additionally, participants must

NOT have a history of seizures

NOT have metal implants including electronic medical devices

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- Participants will undergo 15 minutes of either spinal stimulation or sham stimulation. - Spinal stimulation is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord via surface stimulation to modify spinal cord function. - There are different ways to stimulate the spine cord. Direct current or electrical pulsed stimulation will both be trialed. - Final testing of reflexes and motor responses will be performed immediately after the session.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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