Finding the best FES training plan after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies which kind of electrical muscle stimulation (FES) exercise training works best for people after a spinal cord injury. It may help improve leg muscle activation and training after SCI by comparing different training approaches.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are more than 6 weeks past your spinal cord injury
- Your spinal cord injury is between the C7 and T10 levels, from either a fall/accident or non-traumatic causes
- Your injury has strong movement loss (motor complete) and is rated ASIA A or B
- You are 18 to 75 years old, and can follow verbal instructions
- You can bend both knees at about 90 degrees and can tolerate FES muscle stimulation
- You do not have recent lower-limb injury and no serious untreated wounds where electrodes would be placed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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