Testing a Non-Invasive Spinal Stimulation Device (STEPSS)

Gail Forrest

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Healthy Participants

Treatments: Device: Spinal Stimulation

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07217314

R-1283-24

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to compare an updated spinal stimulation device with the spinal stimulation device that is currently used. Spinal stimulation is often used in studies aimed at assisting individuals with a spinal cord injury. This device was updated to improve upon limitations in the currently used device.

Enrollment: 10 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• At least 18 years of age
• Proficient in English
• Available for the testing session
• Able to give informed consent
• Able to tolerate spinal stimulation

Exclusion criteria

• Pregnant (female only).
• Untreated severe and persistent problems regulating blood pressure, heart rate, or other automatic functions.
• Any past or present injury or disease to the nervous system
• Heart or lung disease that may interfere with stimulation
• A skin condition in any area that may affect the ability to receive stimulation
• Taking any medication that may affect the ability to receive spinal stimulation
• Ongoing drug abuse

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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10 participants in 1 patient group

Healthy Participants

Experimental group

Treatment:

Device: Spinal Stimulation