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Exploiting Selective Recruitment to Prolong Standing After SCI
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating IST-16 (16-Channel implanted stimulator-telemeter for Spinal Cord Injury and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 6 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to improve the performance of neuroprosthesis for standing after SCI by developing and testing new advanced methods that use multiple contact peripheral nerve electrodes to slow the onset of fatigue and increase standing duration. The new advanced methods will take advantage of the ability of multiple-contact nerve cuff electrodes to selectively activate portions of a muscle that perform the same action. Alternating activation to multiple muscles (or parts of the same muscle) rather than continuously activation the entire muscle group constantly should allow them to rest and recover from fatiguing contractions. This should allow users to remain upright for longer periods of time to perform activities of daily living, reduce the risk of falls due to fatigue, and increase the potential of receiving the health benefits of standing.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Surgical implantation of IST-16 stimulator and electrodes to stimulate paralyzed muscles. Subjects will receive exercise and physical therapy with the implanted device. Functional training and laboratory assessments of clinical and technical performance will be conducted.