Eight Channel Implanted Neuroprosthesis for Exercise, Standing and Transfers
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 18
- 试验地点
- 4
- 主要终点
- Standing Performance
研究概览
简要总结
OBJECTIVES:
I. Establish the procedures for implementing and assessing the clinical utility of functional neuromuscular stimulation using an implanted eight-channel standing and transfer system in patients with incomplete tetraplegia or paraplegia.
II. Develop and apply quantitative functional evaluations of system performance in these patients.
III. Perform long term follow up and monitor system use outside of the laboratory.
详细描述
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients undergo surgery in which electrodes are sutured into areas of the pelvis and legs. Electrode leads are inserted into a receiver/stimulator implanted in a subcutaneous pocket in the abdomen. Following implantation, patients undergo training in standing, transfers, and other advanced mobility skills using the functional neuromuscular stimulation system. Restricted activity continues for 2 weeks after surgery, followed by 8 weeks of exercise. Standing training then begins, and continues for up to 6 weeks. Home-based training follows prior to discharge with the system for spontaneous use.
Patients are followed at 3, 6, and 12 months, then annually thereafter.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Low cervical or thoracic spinal cord injuries (C6-T12) Must be skeletally mature ASIA impairment scale A (complete motor and sensory deficits), B (sensory sparing), or C (motor and sensory sparing) Intact lower motor neurons Greater than 6 months since injury Range of motion within normal limits No renal compromise No cardiac abnormalities No circulatory compromise No pulmonary compromise No acute or chronic psychological problems or chemical dependency No acute orthopedic complications (scoliosis, history of spontaneous fractures, dislocations, etc.) No acute medical complications (no skin breakdowns, uncontrolled seizures, immunological compromise, etc.)
排除标准
- •Failure to meet inclusion criteria
结局指标
主要结局
Standing Performance
时间窗: Discharge, 1 follow-up between 6-12 months follow-up
A measure of how long an individual can maintain a standing position.
次要结局
- Distribution of Body Weight Through the Legs and Arms While Standing(Discharge, 1 follow-up between 6-12 months)
研究者
Ronald J. Triolo
Biomedical Enginer
Case Western Reserve University