Plain-English translation of NCT00623389 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing an implanted neuroprosthesis — a device with electrodes that are surgically placed into the muscles of your legs and trunk. The device uses electrical stimulation to help these muscles work again, potentially allowing you to stand, transfer, and move more independently. After surgery, you'll train with the system and learn how to use it at home.
Many people with paralysis from spinal cord injuries, stroke, or other conditions lose the ability to move their legs and trunk, even though the muscles themselves are still healthy. This trial exists to see whether an implanted electrical stimulation system can safely help restore some movement and improve quality of life for people living with paralysis.
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If you qualify, you would have surgery to implant electrodes into your leg and trunk muscles, connected to a stimulator device. After surgery, you would participate in training sessions to learn how to use the system for standing, transfers, and other movements. You would then train at home and return for check-ups at 6 months, 12 months, and annually afterward, where researchers would test your strength, balance, and how well the device is working.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
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