Restoration of Arm Function in People With High-level Tetraplegia

Technology

General health

Online since 4 November 2021, updated 1202 days ago

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with recent spinal cord injuries to test the effect of a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves (functional electrical stimulation: FES) to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed arm muscles. Researchers will combine FES with mobile arm supports to compensate for insufficient muscle force, tailored to the specific functional limitations of each participant. If included, participants will receive arm-supported FES device for 6 months. The study will include evaluations of user satisfaction performing functional tasks while using the device.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 6 weeks

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

have enough trunk stability to sit comfortably.

have sufficient passive range of motion without discomfort

NOT have implanted device, e.g. pacemaker

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

If included, the participant will receive arm-supported FES for 6 months.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

Arm/hand function

Mechanism of action

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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