Research Study: Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking Augmented with Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation

We are seeking individuals to participate in a research study comparing exoskeleton-assisted walking augmented with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to exoskeleton assisted walking alone.

About the Study

The primary goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the opportunity to improve walking function in individuals with motor incomplete SCI using exoskeleton–assisted therapy and secondly to compare those outcomes to exoskeleton assisted walking combined with transcutaneous electrical spinal stimulation.

Participants will be asked to complete:

• 1-2 screening and baseline visits
• 24 study treatment visits (8 weeks of training, 3 times a week, 60 minutes)
• Final evaluation (12 weeks)
• Follow-up evaluation (16 weeks)

To be eligible:

• 18 years or older
• Weight 220 lbs. or less
• Height 5’1″ to 6’3″
• Traumatic SCI C4-T10 with signs of upper motor neuron injury
• Sufficient upper extremity strength to manage a stability aide
• AIS C-D
• Less than 12 months since injury
• Reproducible, voluntary muscle contraction in at least one lower limb muscle group on either side of the body
• Passive range of motion (PROM) at shoulders, trunk, hips, knee and ankles within functional limits
• Intact skin

If interested, contact Clare Morey at 303-789-8621 or cmorey@craighospital.org.