Spinal Stimulation and Gait Training to Improve Mobility in TBI (NCT06886152)
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation and Gait Training to Improve Mobility and Motor Control in Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to assess the effects of receiving transcutaneous spinal stimulation while performing walking exercises compared to completing walking exercises without spinal stimulation for individuals with hemiplegic TBI.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (PROCEDURE)
- Sham (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois
- Kessler Foundation — West Orange, New Jersey
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (973) 324-3521
Email: sfranco@kesslerfoundation.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.