Improving Grasp Function in People With Sensorimotor Impairments by Combining Electrical Stimulation With a Robotic Hand Orthosis
About this trial
This trial is enrolling 20 individuals with chronically impaired motor and sensory functions of the hands to test the effect of a hand exoskeleton, Sensible-Exo, on grasping function. An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. Sensible-Exo is coupled with a sleeve that delivers both functional electrical stimulation (FES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. TENS is a technique that delivers electrical stimulation through the skin to target specific nerves, aiming to increase touch sensation. If included, participants will receive up to 1 month of hand movement and sensation training with the aid of virtual reality. This will be followed by 1 month of regular Sensible-Exo use. Final testing will be performed 1 month later for a total of 3 months of participation.
Included participants
What’s involved
Type
Details
- Participants will use Sensible-Exo, an externally worn powered robotic device to assist hand movement. - Sensible-Exo is coupled with a sleeve that delivers electrical stimulation in the form of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). - FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. - TENS is a technique that delivers electrical stimulation through the skin to target specific nerves, aiming to alleviate pain and discomfort. - Final testing will be performed after 3 months.
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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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 1 Jul 2023
- Organisation
- ETH Zurich
- Trial recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Trial start date
- 1 Jul 2023
- Organisation
- ETH Zurich
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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