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Measuring forces in the legs during electrical stimulation of complete paraplegic individuals to propose a control strategy for FES based transfer system

Not Applicable
Conditions
Health Condition 1: null- Traumatic Compete Paraplegia
Registration Number
CTRI/2014/04/004515
Lead Sponsor
Christian Medical College Vellore
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria

•Traumatic Complete Paraplegia with less than two years of post injury

•Lower limb joint passive range of motion should be within normal limits

•Age group : 18 years and above

•Lower limb muscle spasticity less than Grade 2 in MAS

•Optimistic and motivated attitude and acceptance of technology

Exclusion Criteria

•Chronic infective disease

•Previous history of transient ischemic attacks.

•Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease

•History of acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

•History of active Heterotopic Ossification in hip or knee joints

•Poor skin condition in electrode areas

•Allergy to adhesive materials

•Pregnancy

•Contractures limiting joint movement

•Subjects with Pacemakers and metal implants in the lower limbs

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
â?¢To observe the torque generated by the muscle groups when stimulated supramaximal. It is hypothesized that the joint torques generated due to artificial stimulation would be approximately 25% of the required torque for a given task. <br/ ><br>â?¢Map the torque generated to joint angles and stimulation intensity <br/ ><br>Timepoint: Forces would be recorded during the intervention and post analyzed. Trials would be repeated on two alternate days to asscertain repeatibility.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Map the torque generated to joint angles and stimulation intensity <br/ ><br>Timepoint: data would be analyzed after all the recordings are complete
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