A Study Of Spinal Stimulation After Lower Motor Neuron Damage

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if an individual with a SCI below T10 level can benefit from the use of DRG stimulation during task specific training. Changes in motor and sensory activation, motor control/strength, coordination, balance, and gait may be evident comparing before and after the DRG stimulation intervention. Of course, these benefits are dependent upon what the participant’s limitations are at baseline.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Traumatic and non-traumatic SCI

  • ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) A-D

  • SCI below T10 neurological level of injury

  • Greater than 1 year post injury

  • Intact spinal reflexes at or below injury level in 1 or more muscles

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently a prison inmate, or awaiting trial, related to criminal activity

  • Pregnancy at the time of screening for trial enrollment

  • Active, untreated urinary tract infection

  • Unhealed decubitus ulcer

  • Unhealed skeletal fracture

  • Spinal abnormality that may impede percutaneous implantation of spinal electrodes

  • Untreated clinical diagnosis of psychiatric disorder

  • Joint contractures that impede typical range of motion

  • Non-MRI-compatible implanted medical devices

  • Other implanted stimulation devices (e.g., deep brain stimulator, cardiac pacemaker, diaphragmatic pacer, etc.)

  • Active participation in an interventional clinical trial which, based on the research team’s assessment, may compromise protocol compliance, safety, and/or validity of data collected during this study

  • History of clinically diagnosed cardiopulmonary disorder, such as severe orthostatic hypotension, which may impede participation in rehabilitation activities such as changes in body position such as supine-to-sit-to-stand activities, prolonged standing, or stepping

  • History of frequent and/or severe autonomic dysreflexia

  • History of seizure disorder

  • Any illness or condition which, based on the research team’s assessment, will compromise with the patient’s ability to comply with the protocol, patient safety, or the validity of the data collected during this study

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 03/16/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Peter Grahn, Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Peter Grahn

5074227059

grahn.peter@mayo.edu

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CLS-20602006

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