Spinal zaps and exercise may boost walking after injury

NCT ID NCT05429736

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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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  • Shepherd Center

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States

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