A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21+
SponsorVA Office of Research and Development
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
C4-T12
ASIA Scale A through C
Time post injury greater than 6 months
Innervated and excitable trunk and pelvis musculature
Disqualifiers
Pregnancy
Non-English speaking
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- IRS-8 (8-Channel implanted stimulator-telemeter)
Treatment groups
10 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov