Spinal cord injury patients may regain seated control with implanted device
NCT ID NCT01474148
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a surgically implanted device that uses small electrical currents to stimulate nerves and muscles in the trunk and hips. The goal is to help people with spinal cord injury improve their seated posture, balance, breathing, reaching, and ability to push a wheelchair or roll in bed. The study involves 10 participants with injuries between C4 and T12.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States
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