Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Full-Body Electrostimulation Garment for Individuals With Neurological and Neuromuscular Conditions That Cause Spasticity, Hyperreflexia, and Pain

Eligibility Criteria

• 1. Age 18 to 75 years old
• 2. Medical clearance from physician
• 3. Individuals who experience spasticity, pain, or hyperreflexia due to neurological or neuromuscular conditions or individuals with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis or Fibromyalgia
• 4. For participants with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis:
• 1. having a definite diagnosis for at least one month
• 2. Ability to walk independently or with the need of support (expanded disability status scale score (EDSS) \< 7).
• 3. Absence of relapses in the last three months
• 4. Demonstrating spasticity with a score of at least 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)
• 5. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score of \< 46 (associated in the literature with a risk of fall)
• 5. For participants with a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia:
• 6. Able to follow instructions and inform study staff of pain and/or discomfort
• 7. Able to ambulate 10m without body weight support with or without assistive devices and/or caregiver assistance
• 1. Implanted medical devices or equipment which can be disrupted by magnets (ex. Shunts)
• 2. Swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.) in areas where the suit will be used
• 3. No established somatic or neuropsychiatric diagnosis prior to enrollment in the study
• 4. Pregnant and/or nursing