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N/ACompleted· 10 enrolled
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FIRSTHAND Systemdevice
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Hand Function for Tetraplegia Using a Wireless Neuroprosthesis

VA Office of Research and Development·interventional·Posted Apr 30, 2009·Updated Jun 9, 2021

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating FIRSTHAND System for Spinal Cord Injury and Tetraplegia. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator for providing hand function to individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury. The device stimulates the paralyzed muscles of the hand and forearm. The user of the device controls the stimulation by moving muscles that are not paralyzed, such as a wrist or neck muscle. The ability of the user to pick up and move objects, as well as perform various activities such as eating, drinking, and writing.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsSpinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 30, 2009
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2012
Primary CompletionNov 1, 2015
Study CompletionMay 1, 2021
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.8 yearsPosted 17.2 years ago

Interventions

FIRSTHAND Systemdevice

Implanted neuroprosthesis with myoelectric control and electrical stimulation of multiple channels.