A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Spinal Cord Injury
Paralysis
Tetraplegia
Paraplegia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 21 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 10 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate stability of the trunk and hips. FES involves applying small electric currents to the nerves, which cause the muscles to contract. This study evaluates how stabilizing and stiffening the trunk with FES can change the way spinal cord injured volunteers sit, breathe, reach, pu…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* C4-T12
* ASIA Scale A through C
* Time post injury greater than 6 months
* Innervated and excitable trunk and pelvis musculature
* Absence of acute or chronic psychological problems or chemical dependency
* Range of motion within normal limits
* Controlled spasticity and absen…
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