Spinal Cord Stimulation Combined With Motor Training in Non-Traumatic SCI: A Prospective Interventional Study
About this trial
This trial is enrolling 10 participants with chronic non-traumatic spinal cord injury to test the effect of epidural spinal stimulation (eSS) combined with walking training on lower extremity function. eSS is an invasive technique that uses an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. If included, participants will undergo surgical implantation of an eSS device followed by a structured rehabilitation program, including intensive standing and stepping training. Final testing of lower extremity function will be performed after 6 months.
Included participants
Non-traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
- Participants will undergo surgical implantation of an epidural spinal stimulation (eSS) device followed by a structured rehabilitation program, including intensive standing and stepping training. - eSS is an invasive technique that uses an implanted electrode placed next to the spinal cord to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Final testing of lower extremity function will be performed after 6 months.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Pain
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting soon
- Trial start date
- 1 Mar 2026
- Organisation
- IRCCS San Raffaele
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting soon
- Trial start date
- 1 Mar 2026
- Organisation
- IRCCS San Raffaele
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