Spinal stimulator trial aims to help paralyzed patients walk again

NCT ID NCT07139496

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a spinal cord stimulator implanted at both the injury site and the lower back to help people with chronic spinal cord injury stand and walk. Five participants will go through three phases of stimulation over 9 months, combined with physiotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach improves movement, walking, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: spinal cord stimulator (device)
What this could lead to: If this works, it could point toward a way to help people with chronic spinal cord injury regain some ability to stand and walk.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery and the benefits may be limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

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

SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)

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Locations

Queen Mary Hospital
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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