Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling in SCI
About this trial
This trial is enrolling individuals with recent incomplete spinal cord injuries to assess the effect of assisted cycling on lower extremity function. Cycling movements will be assisted by functional electrical stimulation (FES), a technique that applies electrical current through the skin to nerves, causing contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. Participants will cycle from their wheelchair coupled to a motorized ergometer (RT300 FES cycle) with feet and lower legs strapped to the pedals. The study will measure changes in walking function, trunk balance, and ability to undertake activities of daily living. If included in the study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups, either the intervention group (performing FES cycling 3 times per week for 6 weeks, each session lasting up to 90 minutes); or the control group (receiving standard physical therapy and rehabilitation for 6 weeks, 2 times per day, 4 to 5 days per week, each lasting approximately 90 minutes).
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
6 weeks of FES cycling training in addition to the usual physiotherapy Follow-up measurements six weeks after the end of the intervention
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 1 Jun 2019
- Organisation
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- Trial recruitment status
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 1 Jun 2019
- Organisation
- Glasgow Caledonian University
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more