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NCT07417943
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Neuromodulation to Enhance Motor Function in HSP

Sponsor: Rahul Sachdeva

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Summary

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a rare neurological condition that causes stiffness, weakness, and difficulty walking due to damage in the nerves that control movement. This study will test whether a noninvasive form of spinal cord stimulation, called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), can improve walking and reduce muscle stiffness in adults with HSP. In this study, participants will receive tSCS twice a week for 8 weeks. The stimulation is delivered through self-adhesive electrodes placed on the skin over the lower back and does not require surgery. Each session will last about one hour. After the treatment period, participants will be followed for an additional 8 weeks without stimulation to see whether any improvements are maintained. Researchers will measure walking speed, walking endurance, muscle stiffness, and overall disease severity. Additional tests will explore changes in bladder and bowel function and muscle strength.

Official title: Noninvasive Spinal Cord Neuromodulation to Enhance Motor Function in Individuals With Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

15

Start Date

2026-03-01

Completion Date

2028-02-01

Last Updated

2026-02-18

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation

a non-invasive spinal neuromodulation system will deliver stimulation as high-frequency pulsed current using frequencies within a predefined range

Locations (1)

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky, United States