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Spinal zap hope: electrical stimulation may help kids with spinal injury walk

NCT ID NCT06242873

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the skin over the spinal cord (called transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation) can safely improve walking in children aged 3 to 16 with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twenty children will receive either real stimulation or a sham (fake) stimulation during 22 sessions of treadmill and strength training over eight weeks. The researchers will check for side effects like pain or skin irritation, and measure changes in walking speed, balance, and muscle activity.

What this could mean

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Active substance
transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a safe, non-invasive way to improve walking and mobility in children with incomplete spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 20 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The stimulation may cause skin irritation or pain, and the walking improvements might be small or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

3 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 3-16 * ≥ 6 months post injury * Non-progressive SCI * American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) Classification C or D AIS C is an incomplete classification where more than half of the key muscles below the neurological level have a muscle grade of 3 or less AIS D is an incomplete classification where more than half of the key muscles below the neurological level have a muscle grade of more than 3 * Neurologic level above T10 * Tolerates upright position for \>30 minutes * Able to advance one lower extremity (LE) when in standing, bracing and assistive device allowed * Medically stable (no hospitalizations in last 3 mos.) * Able to comply with The International Standards for neurological and functional Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) exam Exclusion Criteria: * Progressive Spinal Cord Injury or Disease (SCI/D) (Multiple Sclerosis, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, etc.) * Active wounds * Range of motion limits impacting gait training * Cardiac pacemaker/defibrillator * Active cancer diagnosis * Absent LE reflexes * Pregnancy

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury

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Spinal cord injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kennedy Krieger Institute

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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