FES and Upper Limb Loading Exercises Outcome Comparison on Hand Function in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 17 October 2023, updated 338 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 30 individuals with recent cervical spinal cord injuries (subacute) to test the effect of functional electrical stimulation (FES) compared to limb loading exercises on arm and hand function. FES 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 a 30-45 min session 5 days per week for 8 weeks of either: 1) FES to upper limb; or 2) upper limb loading exercises. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after the 8 week intervention period.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

20 - 50 years

Injury level

C5 - T1

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

All

Healthy volunteers

C5-T1

Additionally, participants must

NOT have sustained autonomic dysreflexia due to stimulation

NOT be taking long-term steriods

NOT have pre-existing arm or hand injury

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- Participants will undergo either 1) FES or 2) upper limb loading exercises, 30-45 min session 5 days per week for 8 weeks. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after the 8 week intervention period.

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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