Spinal implant helps paralyzed patients walk again?
NCT ID NCT06965127
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a fully implanted nerve stimulator can help people with incomplete spinal cord injury walk farther and more independently. Five participants will first be screened, then receive the implant and use it for up to two years. The device is turned on and off to compare walking ability with and without stimulation.
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