About this trial

This is a pilot research study to test the protocols needed for transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation in persons living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Up to 24 participants will be enrolled. A variety of stimulation parameters and outcome measures will be assessed.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

spinal cord injury C4 to L4

ability to understand and follow directions

Disqualifiers

history of seizures, head injury, concussion, unexplained loss of consciousness or if they lived with an implanted cochlear stimulator, brain/neurostimulator, cardiac pacemaker, medication infusion device or live with metal implants in their body or if they are pregnant.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • spinal stimulation-DCS
  • spinal stimulation-sham DCS
  • spinal stimulation-EPS
  • sham spinal stimulation-EPS

Treatment groups

24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

2
University of ManitobaR3E 0J9, WinnipegManitoba, Canada
University of ManitobaR3E 0J9, WinnipegManitoba, Canada

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Manitoba

Lead sponsor