Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	117099
Country	Italy

Category	Sport Sciences
Manuscript Type	Clinical Trials Study
Article Title	Effects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance control
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Simone Zaccaron, Mattia D’Alleva, Lara Mari, Jacopo Stafuzza, Stefano Lazzer and Enrico Rejc
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Corresponding Author	Enrico Rejc, Associate Professor, PhD, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Piazzale Kolbe 4, Udine 33100, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. enrico.rejc@uniud.it
Key Words	Balance; Center of pressure displacement; Priming; Spinal cord neuromodulation; Vision
Core Tip	Previous studies showed that non-invasive, spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation (scTS) priming can improve lower limb neuromuscular performance during high-intensity, fatiguing efforts but not during a low-level, torque steadiness task. Here, balance control with eyes open and eyes closed was assessed before and after the application of scTS or sham stimulation. scTS did not affect single-leg stance balance control in young active males. Also, as expected, balance control was impaired with visual deprivation (i.e., eyes closed). These findings, together with previous observations, contribute to define the potential framework and applications of scTS priming.
Citation	Zaccaron S, D’Alleva M, Mari L, Stafuzza J, Lazzer S, Rejc E. Effects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance control. World J Methodol 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-03 01:06
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-03 01:06
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-17 09:30
Return for Revision	2025-12-17 09:30
Revised	2026-01-11 16:52
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-25 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-25 09:58
Articles in Press	2026-02-25 09:58
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