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tSCS in Children With Spina Bifida
Recruiting
Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation to Improve Strength and Gait in Children With Spina Bifida
Who can join
Ages 4 to 17 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed myelomeningocele confirmed by a neurosurgeon or neurologist * Some difficulty ambulating, but able to ambulate at least a short distance (10 meters) with devices and/or assistance. * Between the ages of 4 and 17 years of age. * Documented neurogenic bladder dysfunction * On a stable bladder management regimen at least 4-6 weeks prior to the enrollment in the trial Exclusion Criteria: * Severe behavioral or cognitive impairments that preclude participation in the study, in the opinion of the investigator. * Has an active surgery planned for impairments from spina bifida (e.g. tethered cord syndrome surgery or orthopedic surgery) or has had surgery in the last 6 months. * Is pregnant. Pregnancy will be assessed via verbal report. * Open wounds at the thoracic or lumbar spine that precludes transcutaneous stimulation. * Implanted or attached electronic device in any location of the body (e.g. pacemakers, baclofen pumps, or implanted insulin pumps) * Symptomatic urinary tract infection, urinary tract infection for which they are currently receiving treatment, scheduled urological surgery, or inability to perform or receive catheterization.
About the study
A single-center, open-label, investigational pilot trial to explore potential effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on leg muscle strength and walking in children with myelomeningocele.
What is being tested
- Transcutaneous stimulator (device)
Sponsor: Bailey Petersen · Participants: 20 · Started: Sep 30, 2026
Contact the study team
- Sydney Bader, MS · Phone: 412-648-4196
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07615686
Locations in the U.S.
| Pennsylvania | University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.