Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients

Description

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (TESS) on the recovery of post-stroke individuals who have upper limb hemiparesis. It will compare outcomes measures between individuals who receive upper limb task specific training with TESS and individuals who receive task specific training of the upper limb with Sham, or fake, TESS.

Conditions

Upper Limb Hemiparesis Following Stroke

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Study overview

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (TESS) on the recovery of post-stroke individuals who have upper limb hemiparesis. It will compare outcomes measures between individuals who receive upper limb task specific training with TESS and individuals who receive task specific training of the upper limb with Sham, or fake, TESS.

Upper Limb Function Following Transcutaneous Electrical Spinal Cord Stimulation in Individuals With Hemiplegic Stroke

Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients

Condition
Upper Limb Hemiparesis Following Stroke
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chicago

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

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

  • * 18 years or older
  • * able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures
  • * at least 6 months post-stroke
  • * hemiplegia secondary to stroke
  • * UE Fugle Meyer Assessment \<35
  • * not currently receiving regular occupational therapy services
  • * participant has received clearance from physician to participate in study
  • * participant has at least a rudimentary comprehension of English
  • * botox injection in upper extremity within the last 4 months
  • * modified ashworth score of 4 in any joint of the affected limb
  • * pregnant or nursing
  • * using a powered, implanted cardiac device for monitoring or support of heart function (i.e. pacemaker, defibrillator, or LVAD), or anti-spasticity implantable pumps, or cochlear implants
  • * unhealed bone fractures
  • * severe contractures in the upper extremities
  • * active cancer or cancer remission less than 5 years
  • * orthopedic dysfunction, injury, or surgery that would impact the individual's ability to use the upper extremities
  • * recent procedure or operation of the spinal cord within the past year
  • * traumatic brain injury or neurological conditions that would impact the study
  • * skull fracture that has developed within the past 6 months
  • * non-English speakers

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,

Study Record Dates

2027-01-01