Spinal stimulation trial aims to restore movement in paralyzed patients
NCT ID NCT05644171
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is for adults over 21 with chronic spinal cord injury (more than a year) who have lost motor function. Researchers will implant a spinal cord stimulator and combine it with advanced robotic rehabilitation to see if it can improve movement, like walking. The main goal is to check safety and measure any motor improvements. 18 participants will be enrolled.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 18 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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⦁ Inclusion Criteria For inclusion in the study, the potential patient has to fulfil all of the following criteria: 1. 21 years old and older 2. Chronic (greater than one year) motor complete (AIS classification A or B) SCI 3. Spinal injury between the levels of Cervical 2 (C2) to Thoracic 12 (T12) 4. Segmental reflexes that remain functional below the level of lesion 5. Able to perform the perioperative rehabilitation program as judged by the research team * Exclusion Criteria Potential patients will be excluded from the trial if they fulfil any of the following criteria: 1. Significant medical co-morbidities that would significantly increase the risk of the operation 2. Severe dysautonomia with systolic blood pressure fluctuation less than 50 or more than 200mmHg on tilt table testing 3. Painful musculoskeletal dysfunction, contractures, unhealed fractures, pressure sores, severe spasticity, and osteoporosis 4. Significant psychological issues or ongoing drug abuse 5. Pregnancy and lactating patients 6. Progressive spinal cord disease
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Neuroscience Institute
RECRUITINGSingapore, Singapore
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