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NCT06213012
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Harnessing Neuroplasticity of Postural Sensorimotor Networks Using Non-Invasive Spinal Neuromodulation to Maximize Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

It has been demonstrated that the human lumbosacral spinal cord can be neuromodulated with epidural (ESS) and transcutaneous (TSS) spinal cord stimulation to enable recovery of standing and volitional control of the lower limbs after complete motor paralysis due to spinal cord injury (SCI). The work proposed herein will examine and identify distinct electrophysiological mechanisms underlying transcutaneous spinal stimulation (TSS) and epidural spinal stimulation (ESS) to define how these approaches determine the ability to maintain self-assisted standing after SCI.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

22 Years - 75 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2023-12-06

Completion Date

2027-08-31

Last Updated

2026-03-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Transcutaneous Spinal cord Stimulation

Delivered using a constant-current stimulator

DEVICE

Epidural Spinal Stimulation (ESS)

The device used for ESS, the CoverEdgeX 32 Surgical Lead system (Boston Scientific, USA), is a device approved by the FDA used in the treatment of severe pain and is approved for individuals to manage chronic pain when other treatments have not been effective. If you are in the ESS group, you will have surgery to have the stimulator placed and the stimulator will be removed at an office visit towards the end of the study.

Locations (1)

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States