Implant for Walking After Incomplete SCI
Eligible age
18–75 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This is a device study that will evaluate the effect of an implanted stimulator on improving walking in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. There are two phases in the study: 1) Screening - this phase determines if the individual is a good candidate to receive an implanted system, 2) Implantation, controller development, and evaluation - this phase includes implanting the device and setting the individual up for system use, creating controllers for walking, and evaluating the effect of the device over a couple years.
Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Between the ages of 18-75
- ✓ Non-ventilator dependent paralysis resulting from injuries such as: cervical/thoracic spinal cord injuries affecting the trunk and/or lower limbs
- ✓ Impairment classification of AIS B, C, or D (preservation of sensation and/or some motor function) with weakness in trunk and/or lower extremity muscles
- ✓ Unable to walk faster than 0.8m/s during a 10m walk test
- ✓ Gait deviation such as reduced peak hip, knee, and/or ankle range of motion during stance or swing phases due to motor impairment
- ✓ Time post injury greater than six months
- ✓ Innervated and excitable lower extremity and trunk musculature
- ✓ Adequate social support and stability
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Significant fracture risk or history of spontaneous fractures
- ✕ History of heterotopic ossification at the hip, knee, or ankle
- ✕ Non-English speaking
- ✕ Insufficient upper extremity function to use an assistive device (e.g. walker or cane)
- ✕ Females who are pregnant
- ✕ Current pressure injury that would be exacerbated by study activities
- ✕ Uncontrolled spasticity that would interfere with study activities
- ✕ Significant range of motion limitations that would compromise study activities
Where it's recruiting
Cleveland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06965127 · last updated 2025-11-26