Prediction of Muscle Responsiveness to FES Therapy

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 22 September 2022, updated 573 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with cervical spinal cord injuries (at least 6 months post injury) to test the effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation therapy (FES-T) on the recovery of muscle strength in arms and hands. FES-T is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. If included, participants will undergo 30 1-hour sessions of upper limb FES-T, 3-5 times per week.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - C8

Severity (AIS)?

Time since injury

≥ 6 months

Healthy volunteers

C1-C8

Additionally, participants must

tolerate being in a seated position for at least one hour

NOT have previous history of any other neuromuscular disorder or conditions that may affect motor response

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- participants will undergo 30, 1-hour sessions of upper limb FES-T, 3-5 times per week - final testing will be performed when 30 sessions are complete (6-10 weeks)

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

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

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