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Investigating the Impact of Spinal Cord Electrical Stimulation Combined With Individualized Physical Therapy on Lower Extremity Function in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Taiwan76 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to understand the differences in the effects of two rehabilitation approaches on lower limb function recovery in patients with spinal cord injuries: 1. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) combined with one-on-one physical therapy 2. One-on-one physical therapy alone

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Age range20 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 20 and 70 years. * Diagnosed with spinal cord injury, classified as ASIA Grade A-D. * Neurological level of injury between T1 and L2. * Spinal cord injury has stabilized (for at least 3 months). * Currently receiving standard treatment at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital and referred by a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon to receive spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and/or individualized physical therapy. * Capable of participating in one-on-one physical therapy sessions 3 to 5 times per week, and assessed by the medical team as able to complete at least a 3 weeks course of treatment. * Fully conscious, able to understand the study information, and willing to sign the consent form and participate in the full assessment process. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with severe brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, or other major neurological disorders. * Those with severe fractures, joint contractures, or conditions preventing participation in lower limb training. * Individuals with a cardiac pacemaker or who are pregnant. * Those unable to comply with the treatment or assessment procedures.