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Spinal stimulation plus step training shows promise for walking recovery

NCT ID NCT07204184

Disease control Sponsor: Maria Knikou, PT, MBA, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study combines non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord with treadmill step training to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve walking, posture, and bladder, bowel, and sexual function. About 36 participants will receive stimulation alone or with training. The goal is to see if this combination can boost recovery of movement and vital body functions.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. * Ability to understand the consent form and sign the consent form. * In good general health as evidenced by medical history. * Diagnosed with incomplete SCI (AIS B, C, D). * Bone mineral density of the hip (proximal femur) T-score \<3.5 SD from age- and gender-matched normative data. * Lesion above thoracic (T) 10 to ensure absent lower motoneuron lesion. * The presence of soleus and FCR H-reflexes. * Absent permanent ankle joint contractures prevent passive or active ankle movement because corticospinal and spinal excitability is based on the ankle angle. The ankle straps of the Lokomat also require flexible ankle joints. * A diagnosis of first time SCI due to trauma, vascular, or orthopedic pathology. * Time after SCI of more than 6 months. * Stable medical condition without cardiopulmonary disease or cognitive impairment. Exclusion Criteria: * Supraspinal lesions. * Neuropathies of the peripheral nervous system. * Significant degenerative neurological disorders of the spine or spinal cord. * Diagnosed with AIS A. * Presence of pressure sores. * Advanced urinary tract infection. * Neoplastic or vascular disorders of the spine or spinal cord. * Participation in an ongoing research study or new rehabilitation program. * Pregnant women or women who suspect they may be or may become pregnant will be excluded from participation because the risks of thoracolumbar stimulation to the fetus are unknown. * People with cochlear implants, pacemakers, implanted infusion device, and/or implanted stimulators of any type and purpose will be excluded to avoid their malfunction due to stimulation.

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury

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Spinal cord injuries (complete and incomplete)

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  • College of Staten Island (Building 5N-218)

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    Staten Island, New York, 10314, United States

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