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Spinal implant aims to restore walking and ease pain after spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT05433064

Disease control Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests an implanted device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord to help people with spinal cord injury regain walking ability and reduce pain. Twelve adults with chronic spinal cord injury will receive the implant and then undergo physical therapy. The goal is to see if the stimulation improves movement, balance, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
epidural spinal cord stimulator (Abbott Lead-3219)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve walking ability and reduce pain in people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 12 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery and carries risks like infection or device failure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

12 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2020

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * SCI ASIA: A, B, C,D * Between 20 and 70 year of age * \>1 year post SCI * Complete or incomplete spinal cord injury. * Expected will undergo spinal cord stimulation surgery. * Continued rehabilitation after surgery for spinal cord injury. * Able to comply with procedures and follow up. * Stable medical condition without cardiopulmonary disease or dysautonomia that would contraindicate participation in lower extremity rehabilitation or testing activities Exclusion Criteria: * Have significant cognitive impairment (MMSE\<24). * Had a mental illness within one year or been treated in the past. * Have Major depressive disorder. * Active cancer diagnosis. * Painful musculoskeletal dysfunction, unhealed fracture, contracture, pressure sore, or urinary tract infection that might interfere with stand or step training. * Cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease or injury that would prevent full participation in physical therapy intervention. * Unable to read and/or comprehend the consent form. * Have concerns about this trial and do not sign consent.

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Spinal cord injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital

    Hualien City, Taiwan, 970, Taiwan

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