Actively Recruiting
A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-10-27
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
791 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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, push a wheelchair, or roll in bed.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Spinal cord injury level between C4 and T12
- ASIA Scale classification A through C
- Injury occurred more than 6 months ago
- Innervated and excitable trunk and pelvis muscles
- No acute or chronic psychological problems or chemical dependency
- Normal range of motion
- Controlled spasticity without hip flexion or adduction spasms
- Height and weight within normal limits
- No history of balance problems or spontaneous falls
- No history of spontaneous fractures or low bone density
- No acute orthopedic problems
- No acute medical complications
- Adequate social support and stability
- Able to speak and read English
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy
- Non-English speaking
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106-1702
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Lisa M Lombardo, MPT
CONTACT
E
Emily C Johnson, BA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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