Status:

UNKNOWN

A Novel System for Quasi Real-Time Tracking of Neuromuscular Responses During NMES

Lead Sponsor:

Kessler Foundation

Collaborating Sponsors:

New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research

Conditions:

Spinal Cord Injuries

Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Brief Summary

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) remains as one of the effective rehabilitation modalities for addressing recovery of neuromuscular function after a spinal cord injury (SCI). To achieve opt...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • SCI generic criteria - 1) Be able to tolerate electrical stimulation; 2) Be able and willing to comply with study requirements, procedures and verbal instructions; 3) Have been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury by a physician.
  • Individuals with complete SCI. 1) Be chronic (≥ 1-year post injury); 2) AIS classified as A or B motor-complete;
  • Individuals with incomplete SCI. 1) Be motor incomplete; 2) Be AIS classified as C or D; 3) have a neurological level of injury from C6 - T6; 4) Have LEMS score \> 10; 5) Have Modified Ashworth Scale ≤ 3 for spasticity.
  • Inclusion criteria for the able-bodied group. 1) Be able and willing to tolerate electrical stimulation; 2) Be able and willing to comply with study requirements, procedures and verbal instructions.

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria for all participants. 1) Pregnancy at time of study; 2) History of femur or tibia fracture; 3) Diagnosis with any major cardiovascular or pulmonary disease; 4) Diagnosis with obesity; 5) Diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis; 6) Presence of skin lesions or breakdown; 7) Use of electronic implants; 8) Any history of major gastrointestinal problems; 9) difficulty following or responding to commands that would limit the study participation; 10) Currently enrolled in another research study or therapy (from a licensed physical therapist) that is likely to affect participation in this research study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 9 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05243576

Start Date

December 9 2019

End Date

December 1 2022

Last Update

February 17 2022

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Kessler Foundation

West Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07052