Gentle spinal zaps could unlock secrets of movement in spina bifida kids

NCT ID NCT06918119

Summary

This Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how gentle electrical stimulation on the spine affects movement problems in children and youth with spina bifida. Researchers will test 30 participants to map how spinal nerves connect to leg muscles and measure changes in strength, coordination, and stiffness. The study focuses on gathering detailed information about how the condition affects movement, which could help develop future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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