Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation combined with robotic-assisted body weight-supported treadmill training enhances motor score and gait recovery in incomplete spinal cord injury: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) has been suggested as a safe and feasible intervention for gait rehabilitation, no studies have determined its effectiveness compared to sham stimulation.

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of tSCS combined with robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) on lower limb muscle strength and walking function in incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI) participants.

Methods

A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial was conducted. Twenty-seven subacute iSCI participants were randomly allocated to tSCS or sham-tSCS group. All subjects conducted a standard Lokomat walking training program of 40 sessions (5 familiarization sessions, followed by 20 sessions combined with active or sham tSCS, and fin

SUBMITTER: Comino-Suarez N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11780808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature