Status:

RECRUITING

AB Gait Estim Neurophysiology

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Conditions:

Gait

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is being done to answer the question: What are the effects of electrical stimulation and stepping practice on connections between the brain and muscles? The long-term goal of this project i...

Detailed Description

This study is being done to determine the effects of electrical stimulation and walking practice on connections between the brain and muscles. This study consists of 1-5 study visits lasting up to 5 ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-65 years
  • Able-bodied (healthy without any physical disability, neurological, orthopedic, or other medical disorder affecting walking or study protocol participation)
  • Ability to walk >10m overground and for 1 minute on a treadmill
  • Ability to follow 3-stage commands and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Self-reported history or evidence of orthopedic or physical disability
  • History or evidence of neurological pathology
  • Pregnancy (female)
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electronic system
  • Presence of skin conditions preventing electrical stimulation setup
  • Impaired sensation in the left upper limb.
  • Bruises or cuts at the stimulation electrode placement site
  • Concurrent enrollment in rehabilitation or another investigational study.
  • History or evidence of orthopedic or physical disability interfering with study procedures
  • History or evidence of neurological pathology or disorder
  • Severe uncontrolled medical problems (e.g., hypertension, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, active cancer or renal disease, epilepsy) that may interfere with study procedures
  • Contraindications to TMS such as metal implants, medications that can increase cortical excitability, unexplained dizziness in the past 6 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 12 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06430164

Start Date

February 12 2024

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

July 28 2025

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Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329