Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation After Lower Motor Neuron Damage
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorPeter J. Grahn, Ph.D.
The purpose of this study is to study sensorimotor circuit activity generated in response to temporarily implanted dorsal root ganglion stimulation by recording from muscles of the lower extremities as well as functional outcomes achieved over a 10-day rehabilitation program in an individual with lower motor neuron injury.
Traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)
ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) A-D
SCI below the tenth thoracic vertebral level
Greater than 1 year post-SCI
Currently a prison inmate, or awaiting trial, related to criminal activity
Pregnancy at the time of screening for trial enrollment
Active, untreated urinary tract infection
Unhealed decubitus ulcer
Peter J. Grahn, Ph.D.
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Sponsor institution