Status:
TERMINATED
Enhancing Function Using the RF Microstimulator Gait System Following Stroke 2008
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate new Technology for recovery of ankle walking function after stroke.
Detailed Description
Background and Purpose: Conventional rehabilitation does not restore normal, upper limb function or normal gait to many stroke survivors. Functional neuromuscular stimulation (FNS) has shown promise f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Sufficient endurance to participate in rehabilitation sessions.
- Medically Stable
- Age \>21 years.
- Inability to perform normal ankle coordinated gait components.
- Participants should be able to walk and keep balance without physical assistance from another person
Exclusion
- Acute or progressive cardiac, renal, respiratory, neurological disorders or malignancy.
- Lower motor neuron damage or radiculopathy
- Allergy or contraindication to anesthesia, Versed, (or comparable substitute.
- Active implantable device (e.g. pacemaker, implantable cardiac defibrillator, neurostimulator, or drug infusion device.
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
1 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00864708
Start Date
December 1 2008
End Date
April 1 2010
Last Update
May 26 2014
Active Locations (1)
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VA Medical Center, Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106