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Behavioural Intervention
Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By José Zariffa, PhD
Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up muscle strength assessed at each of 30 therapy sessions (3-5 sessions per week).
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Study Summary
This trial is testing a new diagnostic method to help predict which muscles will respond best to functional electrical stimulation therapy (FES-T). This will allow therapists to create personalized therapy plans, leading to more effective use of healthcare resources and improved outcomes.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with a cervical spinal cord injury, who have arm or hand function issues. They must understand instructions, sit for an hour, attend all therapy and assessment sessions, and be at least six months post-injury.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a diagnostic method can predict muscle response to Functional Electrical Stimulation Therapy (FES-T) in people with spinal injuries. It involves electrophysiological exams and tracking strength recovery over 30 sessions using machine learning.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the document doesn't list specific side effects of FES-T, common ones may include discomfort or skin irritation where electrodes are placed, muscle fatigue from repeated contractions, and possible muscle soreness after therapy.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ muscle strength assessed at each of 30 therapy sessions (3-5 sessions per week).
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~muscle strength assessed at each of 30 therapy sessions (3-5 sessions per week).
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Muscle strength recovery profile
Secondary outcome measures
Surface electromyography signal features
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Functional electrical stimulation therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive 30 sessions of upper limb functional electrical stimulation therapy. Sessions will be 1 hour in length and take place 3-5 times per week.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor
1,483 Previous Clinical Trials
486,512 Total Patients Enrolled
Wings for LifeOTHER
7 Previous Clinical Trials
848 Total Patients Enrolled
José Zariffa, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto
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