Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices

Description

This research study will combine non-invasive spinal stimulation with mobility devices to examine the acute impact of the individual and combined effects of these innovative techniques on mobility in children with cerebral palsy.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Premature Birth, Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy, Periventricular Leukomalacia

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Study overview

This research study will combine non-invasive spinal stimulation with mobility devices to examine the acute impact of the individual and combined effects of these innovative techniques on mobility in children with cerebral palsy.

Transcutaneous Stimulation and Mobility Device Use for Individuals with Neurologic Conditions

Spinal Stimulation and Mobility Devices

Condition
Cerebral Palsy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Seattle

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * have a neurologic condition
  • * are 4-70 years of age
  • * have stable medical condition
  • * can perform simple cued motor tasks and who can follow 2-3 step commands
  • * who are volunteering to be involved in this study
  • * can provide feedback on comfort and experience during lab visits
  • * have significant medical disease; including uncontrolled systemic hypertension with values above 170/100 mmHg; cardiac or pulmonary disease; uncorrected coagulation abnormalities or need for therapeutic anticoagulation.
  • * have cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease or injury that would prevent full participation in physical therapy intervention
  • * have a history of uncontrolled seizures
  • * have unhealed fracture or other musculoskeletal impairment that might interfere with lower extremity rehabilitation or testing activities
  • * are dependent on ventilation support
  • * have implanted stimulator (e.g. epidural stimulator, vagus nerve stimulator, pacemaker, cochlear implant, etc) or drug delivery device (e.g. baclofen pump)
  • * have history of orthopedic surgery in lower extremities or neurosurgery that may be a confounding factor for interpretation of the results (such as tendon transfer, tendon or muscle lengthening for spasticity management, injection therapies to lower extremity muscles, etc.) in last 12 months
  • * have established osteoporosis and taking medication for osteoporosis treatment.
  • * have rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.)
  • * have active cancer

Ages Eligible for Study

4 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Washington,

Katherine Steele, PHD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington

Study Record Dates

2025-12