Spinal zaps and exercise may boost walking after injury
NCT ID NCT05429736
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining motor skill training with a non-invasive spinal stimulation can improve walking, balance, and strength while reducing muscle spasticity in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twenty-eight participants will do a series of standing exercises with or without the stimulation. The goal is to see if this approach can be done at home without fancy equipment.
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Locations
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Shepherd Center
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
motor skill training and transcutaneous spinal stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple home-based training program to improve walking and reduce muscle tightness after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is moderate-intensity and may not produce major improvements.
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