Active FES - v1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Feasibility of two-channel proportional Electromyogram Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (EMG-FES) for augmentation of finger and wrist flexion and extension for application in active neurorehabilitation in spinal cord injury
IRAS ID
225087
Contact name
Denise Watson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 18 days
Research summary
Hand function is essential for activities of daily living (ADL). People with spinal cord injury (SCI) can suffer from significant impaired hand functions. Conventional hand therapy is usually offered at the sub-acute stage of SCI but patients still experience significant impaired hand function which affects ADL and reduces quality of life.
We have developed a system that uses electrical signal of the muscles to control functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the same muscles. We want to do a feasibility study in order to determine the best parameters and confirm that people with SCI can adequately use the system both as rehabilitative and assistive device.
The trial will be based at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC), Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. It will last for about 4 weeks for each participant. During this time, participants will help to test the developed system.
Eligible candidates for this project are those individuals with high level SCI that affects hand function.REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/YH/0416
Date of REC Opinion
6 Dec 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion