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A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
Who can join
Ages 21 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * C4-T12 * ASIA Scale A through C * Time post injury greater than 6 months * Innervated and excitable trunk and pelvis musculature * Absence of acute or chronic psychological problems or chemical dependency * Range of motion within normal limits * Controlled spasticity and absence of hip flexion and adduction spasm * Height and weight within normal limits * No history of balance problems or spontaneous falls * No history of spontaneous fracture or evidence low bone density * No acute orthopaedic problems * No acute medical complications * Adequate social support and stability * Able to speak and read English Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Non-English speaking
About the study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate stability of the trunk and hips. FES involves applying small electric currents to the nerves, which cause the muscles to contract. This study evaluates how stabilizing and stiffening the trunk with FES can change the way spinal cord injured volunteers sit, breathe, reach, push a wheelchair, or roll in bed.
What is being tested
- IRS-8 (8-Channel implanted stimulator-telemeter) (device)
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development · Participants: 10 · Started: Nov 30, 2011
Contact the study team
- Lisa M Lombardo, MPT · Phone: (216) 791-3800
- Emily C Johnson, BA · Phone: (216) 791-3800
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT01474148
Locations in the U.S.
| Ohio | Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, Cleveland |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.