Study Results
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
10 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2002-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The study will investigate the feasibility of using functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the calf muscles of paraplegic subjects to assist in posture stabilisation during standing. We aim to achieve postural stability by combining controlled FES of the lower-limb muscles with the voluntary motor control skills of the intact upper body.
Background:
In spinal cord injury (SCI), the paralysed muscles generally retain their ability to contract and electrical stimulation can be used in rehabilitation as a therapy. With functional electrical stimulation (FES) the aim is to restore some normal motor functions such as standing, stepping or cycling. A number of studies have investigated the physiological effects and potential therapeutic benefits of lower-limb FES exercise. These studies have shown that the benefits include restoration of muscle bulk and strength, a reduction in the rate of bone demineralisation, improvements in the range of joint motion, and relaxation of spasm. Standing is an important part of rehabilitation therapy for paraplegic patients, and helps to alleviate some of the secondary effects of paralysis.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Interventions
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Multi-purpose rehabilitation frame
Surface Functional Electrical Stimulation
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
16 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Glasgow
OTHER
Principal Investigators
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Kenneth J Hunt, BSc, PhD, DSc
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Glasgow
Locations
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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UK EPSRC: GR/R79234/01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: secondary_id
GUStandingSCI
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id