Epidural Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
This study will evaluate a method to optimize parameter settings in epidural spinal cord stimulation used to recover lower extremity volitional movement. The study will also characterize improvement in autonomic function (such as blood pressure control) and other functions related to spinal cord injury.
• 22 years of age or older
• Able to undergo the informed consent/assent process
• Stable, motor-complete paraplegia
• Discrete spinal cord injury between C6 and T10
• ASIA A or B Spinal Cord Injury Classification
• Medically stable in the judgement of the principal investigator
• Intact segmental reflexes below the lesion of injury
• Greater than 1 year since initial injury and at least 6 months from any required spinal instrumentation
• Willing to attend all scheduled appointments