The study aims to investigate how transcutaneous spinal stimulation (spinal stimulation through the skin) affects blood pressure in individuals with recently acquired spinal cord injury, with evaluations extending through the first year post-injury. Additionally, it will monitor cardiovascular function changes during this period. The study will commence during inpatient hospitalization at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, a Select Medical hospital, and will continue after discharge, with participants returning as outpatients.
The study will begin during inpatient rehabilitation and continue for a year following the injury. Each session will last approximately 2 hours, with a total of 20 to 30 sessions.
- Individuals with a spinal cord injury undergoing inpatient rehabilitation at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, a Select Medical hospital
- Between 18-75 years old
- 7-50 days after spinal cord injury
- Injury level ≥ T6 (cervical or high-level chest injury)
- Individuals experiencing low blood pressure after the injury
- American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) A or B
Participants receive $75 for each study visit. Participants who complete 20 sessions receive up to $1,500.
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