Spinal implant trial aims to help paralyzed patients walk again

NCT ID NCT07207798

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord can help people with chronic spinal cord injuries regain movement and feeling. Ten participants with injuries between the T11 and L3 vertebrae will receive the implant and undergo rehabilitation. Researchers will measure changes in walking ability, independence, and quality of life over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Epidural electrical stimulation (a device implanted in the spine that sends electrical pulses to help nerves work better)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to improve walking and daily function for people with spinal cord injuries.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 10 people. It is not yet proven to work, and there are risks from surgery and the implanted device.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
RECRUITING

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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