Electrical Stimulation Exercise for Lower Limb Paralysis
Electrical Stimulation Exercise for Individuals With Lower Limb Paralysis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Louis Stokes VA Medical Center · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with lower limb paralysis due to conditions like spinal cord injury or other neurological disorders. Participants will take part in exercise sessions that use electrical stimulation to help improve their muscle strength and endurance.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have lower limb paralysis due to a neurological disorder
- I am over 18 years old
- I have lower extremity muscles that can respond to stimulation
You may not be able to join if
- I am pregnant
- I depend on a ventilator to breathe
- I have current pressure injuries that could worsen with exercise
- I have a history of spontaneous fractures
- I have cardiovascular or pulmonary disease that limits my ability to exercise
- I have uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure
- I have a large body frame that doesn't fit exercise equipment
- I have any medical or psychological condition that prevents me from exercising
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise training intervention (24-36 sessions) to improve muscle strength and endurance in the lower limbs of individuals with paralysis. Specifically, surface electrical stimulation or previously implanted stimulator will be used to stimulate the muscles during various forms of exercise training with the primary focus on i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Lower limb paralysis due to SCI or other neurological disorder
* Greater than 18 years of age
* Innervated and excitable lower extremity muscles
Exclusion Criteria:
* Females that are pregnant
* Ventilator dependent
* Current pressure injuries that would be exacerbated by ex…
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