Non-invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation After Spinal Cord Injury

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA · Feb 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI). The researchers want to see if a method called non-invasive spinal cord stimulation can help improve movement in the trunk and legs when combined with special training on a treadmill. This stimulation uses electrical signals to help activate the nerves in the spinal cord that may not be working properly after an injury.

To be part of this study, participants need to be aged between 20 and 65 and have had a spinal cord injury for at least six months, which has made it difficult for them to move their trunk or legs. They should be in stable health and not need any life-supporting medical equipment. Participants will work with a team to undergo training and stimulation sessions, giving them the opportunity to improve their motor functions and overall mobility. If you or someone you know fits this description and is interested in joining, reaching out to the trial team for more information could be a great step forward.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Has spinal cord injury, 6 mo or longer since injury
• • Is between 20 and 65 years of age
• • Has difficulty with trunk and/or lower limb function
• • Stable medical condition
• • Non-progressive etiology of spinal injury
• • No ventilatory support
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Genetic or degenerative etiology of spinal injury
• • Need for ventilatory or other life-sustaining medical support
• • History of cardiovascular or pulmonary complications (heart failure, severe hypertension etc.)