Non-invasive Spinal Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByAndrea L Behrman, PT, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Louisville

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests a combination of exercises and electrical stimulation to improve sitting and trunk control in children with severe spinal injuries. It targets children aged 3-12 who cannot walk due to their injuries. The treatment aims to strengthen muscles and activate nerves to improve posture and control.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children aged 3-12 with chronic spinal cord injuries at T10 or above, who are not able to walk and have moderate to severe trunk control issues. They should be new to both activity-based locomotor training and transcutaneous spinal stimulation, and must have been out of in-patient rehab for over a year.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been discharged from in-patient rehab.

I struggle with sitting up straight or reaching without losing my balance.

I have had an upper body nerve injury for over a year.

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

I have a physical condition that limits my movement or an unhealed fracture.

My spinal cord injury is due to Spina Bifida.

I am currently taking oral baclofen and cannot or do not want to stop under a doctor's advice.

+4 more

Participant Groups

The study tests if combining locomotor training with non-invasive spinal stimulation can help improve sitting posture and trunk control in kids with long-term spinal cord injuries. It will involve 12 participants who haven't tried this method before.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Transcutaneous spinal stimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants with chronic SCI will receive 60 sessions of activity based-locomotor training (AB-LT) combined with transcutaneous stimulation (scTS).