Spinal implant aims to restore body control after paralysis
NCT ID NCT06410001
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an implanted spinal cord stimulator can improve autonomic functions like blood pressure and heart rate in people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. The device delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord to help regulate involuntary body processes. The trial will enroll 36 adults with stable, motor-complete injuries between the C4 and C7 vertebrae, and will primarily assess safety while also measuring changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and quality of life.
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Active substance
Epidural spinal cord stimulation device (Abbott Eterna system)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve blood pressure control, heart rate, and overall quality of life for people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include infection, bleeding, and cerebrospinal fluid leak from the implant procedure.
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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