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Activating Spinal Circuits to Improve Walking, Balance, Strength, and Reduce Spasticity

Join our study to help improve walking and balance.

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18-70 years
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This study is for those with a spinal cord injury (SCI) who want to improve their ability to walk, balance, strengthen muscles, and reduce spasticity (muscle tightness). The study uses two methods: motor skill training (MST) and transcutaneous spinal stimulation (TSS), which involves non-invasive (not entering the body) electrical stimulation to help the spinal cord communicate better with the brain. Participants will be in the study for four weeks. In the first two weeks (wash-in phase), there will be six exercise sessions. In the last two weeks, participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving MST with TSS and the other with a sham (fake) TSS. Three testing sessions will measure walking, balance, strength, and spasticity before and after the training. The study is open to those aged 18-70 with a specific SCI level and who can stand and move with or without help.

  • The study lasts for 4 weeks with 12 exercise sessions.
  • Participants are divided into two groups for different treatments.
  • Participants must be able to stand and take steps independently.
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    Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
    Spasticity
    Muscle

NCT05429736

Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA

1 April 2025

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