This study is testing a surgically implanted device called IRS-8, an 8-channel neuroprosthesis (a device that helps nerves work better), for people with spinal cord injuries. The goal is to see if stimulating trunk and hip muscles with small electrical currents (functional electrical stimulation or FES) can help you sit more stably, breathe better, reach further, and move around more easily in a wheelchair or bed. Researchers will measure these effects over up to 36 months. You might be able to join if you are 21 or older, have a spinal cord injury between C4 and T12, and your injury happened more than 6 months ago. The study plans to enroll 10 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific treatment. It plans to enroll 10 participants.

What's involved

You would have surgery to implant the IRS-8 device, followed by a 2-5 day hospital stay and 2-6 weeks of restricted activity at home. After this, you would participate in exercise and training, and have laboratory assessments with and without the device.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The study will evaluate the effects of the device for up to 36 months.

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