Spinal Cord Stimulation for Lower Extremity Function
About this trial
This prospective clinical study will investigate the ability of different spine imaging characteristics to predict ambulation recovery responsiveness using epidural spinal cord stimulator (SCS) in pat...
Included participants
What’s involved
Type
Details
Ten patients with chronic spinal cord injury who are scheduled to receive a spinal cord stimulator for refractory chronic pain will be recruited throughout the Mass General Brigham health system. At baseline, participants will undergo a neurologic strength exam, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the spine and brain, electromyography (EMG) of the lower extremities, and will complete a battery of pain, motor function and quality of life questionnaires. Phase 1: The SCS Optimization phase consists of weekly research visits during the first month post-SCS implant. Settings of the spinal cord stimulator parameters will be modified for activation and optimal voluntary control of lower extremity muscles. Phase 2: The Individualized Neurorehabilitation phase consists of 4 weekly visits for a 5-month period. Participants will undergo neurorehabilitation with the stimulation settings turned on for motor control. Neurorehabilitation will be individualized and will progressively increase participants' physical activity, including assisted/independent standing, stepping and ambulation within safe limits. Participants will undergo monthly muscle strength and surface EMG testing. At the end of each research visit or neurorehabilitation session, SCS settings will be adjusted to the original pain management parameters. At the 6-month follow up participants will undergo a neurologic strength exam, MRI of the spine and brain, EMG of the lower extremities and a battery of questionnaires. After the last follow up visit, participants will have the opportunity to continue a long-term follow up or exit the study. SCS parameters will be adjusted to the pain management settings.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Sensory function
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting soon
- Trial start date
- 1 Jul 2024
- Organisation
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting soon
- Trial start date
- 1 Jul 2024
- Organisation
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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