Spinal implant sparks hope for leg movement in paralyzed patients
NCT ID NCT03026816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a method to fine-tune epidural spinal cord stimulation in 100 adults with complete spinal cord injuries between C6 and T10. The goal is to help them regain voluntary leg movement and improve functions like blood pressure control. Participants must be at least 22, stable, and more than one year post-injury.
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Hennepin County Medical Center
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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