Status:
TERMINATED
Different Stimulation Patterns to Reduce Muscle Fatigue During FES
Lead Sponsor:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Glasgow
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The main aim of this study is to investigate the effect of patterned distribution stimulation compared to conventional stimulation in reducing muscle fatigue during functional electrical stimulation (...
Detailed Description
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a commonly used technique in rehabilitation and often associated with rapid muscle fatigue which becomes the limiting factor in its applications. The main ob...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- incomplete spinal cord injury
- able to give informed consent
- able to sit up in a chair
Exclusion
- female subjects who are pregnant
- significant history of autonomic dysreflexia
- unable to give informed consent
- individuals who have a cardiac history
- individuals who have significant cognitive impairment
- individuals with muscular abnormality
- individuals who have significant contractures in the lower extremities
- individuals who have a rash or infection at the site of electrode placement (gastrocnemius for both legs)
- individuals who are hypersensitive to electrical stimulation
- individuals who are presently involved in another study which has overlap with the methodology and/or outcomes of the studies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 14 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
4 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03254862
Start Date
August 14 2017
End Date
June 30 2018
Last Update
September 7 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit
Glasgow, United Kingdom