Electrical implant aims to restore movement after paralysis
NCT ID NCT07738978
First seen Jul 31, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This study tests an implanted electrical stimulation device designed to improve movement, standing, and walking in people with paralysis from spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury. The device sends electrical signals to muscles in the trunk and lower limbs, potentially helping them function better. Researchers will measure changes in how long participants can stand and how far they can walk. The goal is to learn whether this approach is safe and effective for improving daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an implanted electrical stimulation device (neural prosthesis)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to improve standing and walking for people with paralysis, potentially increasing independence and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Implanted devices carry risks like infection or device failure, and the benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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