Evaluation of FES+VFBT With Individuals With Lived Experience

Technology

Standing/walking/mobility

Online since 16 August 2023, updated 551 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of functional electrical stimulation (FES) in combination with visual feedback balance training (VFBT) on balance function. FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. VFBT involves standing on a force plate with one's center of pressure presented on a monitor. If included, participants will undergo 20 minutes of FES (applied to the feet) + VFBT, 3 times a week for six weeks. Final balance testing will be done after 12 weeks. Investigators want to see if this intervention improves balance and thereby reduces the incidence of falls.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 1 year

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

be able to stand independently for 60 seconds

Not have had a prior lower extremity fracture due to osteoporosis.

Not have had nerve damage to the legs.

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- 20-min FES + VFBT, 3x/week for six weeks (1 hour each). - Final balance testing will be done after 12 weeks.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Standing/walking/mobility

Additional benefits

General health

Sensory function

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

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