Neuroprosthetic Device for Improving Issues Caused by Diabetic Neuropathy With Specifically Designed Neural Stimulation
NCT ID: NCT06471517
Last Updated: 2024-06-24
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
20 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-06-13
2025-07-31
Brief Summary
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With this in mind, the study aims to understand the effects of restoring sensation lost to neuropathy using transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Additionally, the investigators aim to understand if electrical stimulation of the damaged nerves can reduce health consequences such as chronic pain.
To achieve this, the investigators have developed a wearable sensory restoration system that can restore lost sensation with non-invasive, precisely controlled electrical stimulation through electrodes integrated into the sock garment. A system is composed of a system controller that communicates via Bluetooth with force-sensitive insoles placed in the shoes and neurostimulators directly connected to electrode array socks. Based on the insole recordings the stimulation parameters are defined in real-time, making it a closed-loop system for restoring somatotopic sensory feedback.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Somatosensory feedback
Somatotopic sensory feedback elicited by transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) will be provided to the patients using electrodes integrated into the garment sock. The closed loop system provides stimulation parameter change based on the data recorded with sensorized insoles.
Somatosensory feedback
Performing different mobility tasks in 10 separate sessions while the device is providing or not somatotopic sensations through non-invasive electrical stimulation. Benefits connected to the stimulation of sensory nerves will be assessed.
Interventions
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Somatosensory feedback
Performing different mobility tasks in 10 separate sessions while the device is providing or not somatotopic sensations through non-invasive electrical stimulation. Benefits connected to the stimulation of sensory nerves will be assessed.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Ability to stand and walk unassisted.
* Sensory loss in the feet
Exclusion Criteria
* Pregnancy
* History of or current psychological diseases that include schizophrenia and major depression
* Hypersensitivity to electrical stimulation
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Clinical Centre of Serbia
OTHER
University of Belgrade
OTHER
ETH Zurich
OTHER
Institute Mihajlo Pupin
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Stanisa Raspopovic, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Institute Mihajlo Pupin
Locations
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Clinics for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia
Belgrade, , Serbia
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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DiabeticStim
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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