Grasp-Release Assessment of a Networked Neuroprosthesis Device

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 7 September 2023, updated 471 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 13 individuals with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries to test the safety and effect of the Networked Neuroprosthesis Device - Upper Extremity (NNP-UE) on hand and reaching functions. The NNP-UE is a device that applies electrical stimulation through implanted electrodes to nerves in the arm and hand and senses voluntary motion and muscle activity to help the contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. If included, participants will undergo surgery for implantation of the device and perform training with the device. Final testing of hand function (e.g., grasping) will be performed 1 year after implantation of the device.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 16 years

Injury level

C1 - C7

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

Time since injury

≥ 6 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-C7

Additionally, participants must

Not have active implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or defibrilator.

Not be ventilator dependent.

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

Participants will undergo surgery for implantation of the NNP - UE device and perform training with the device.

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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