Plain-English translation of NCT07738978 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 study is testing an implanted neural stimulation device — a system that uses electrical signals to activate muscles in your trunk and lower limbs. The goal is to help you perform everyday activities like sitting, standing, walking, and reaching more independently. Researchers want to learn whether this treatment is safe and effective for people with paralysis from spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.
Many people with spinal cord injuries, stroke, or multiple sclerosis struggle with paralysis that limits their ability to do everyday tasks. This trial exists to see whether electrical stimulation of stabilizing muscles can restore or improve movement and help you regain independence in daily activities.
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You would receive the implanted neural stimulation device through a surgical procedure. After implantation, you would use the device during everyday activities like sitting, standing, walking, and exercise — either at the research center or at home. You would attend follow-up visits so researchers can monitor your safety, assess how well the device is working, and measure improvements in your ability to perform daily tasks.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Enrollment target
~75 participants
Started
March 2021
Primary completion
March 2031
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Maura Malenchek, PTA
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
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