Understanding how spinal cord stimulation helps people with spinal cord injuries
Improving mechanistic understanding of responsiveness to spinal cord stimulation after spinal cord injury
This study is looking at how spinal cord stimulation can help people with severe spinal cord injuries move better, and it will use special imaging to understand why some people benefit more from this treatment than others.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10889977 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can help individuals with severe spinal cord injuries regain movement. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to identify why some patients respond better to SCS than others. Participants will undergo imaging to assess their spinal cord damage and its impact on muscle responsiveness during movement tasks. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of SCS as a treatment option for improving mobility in affected individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with severe spinal cord injuries who have lost motor function below the level of injury.
Not a fit: Patients with complete recovery of motor function or those with injuries not suitable for spinal cord stimulation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies that enhance mobility and quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with spinal cord stimulation, indicating potential for significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Andrew Craig — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Smith, Andrew Craig
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.