Patterned Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Ergometry of Arm and Shoulder in Individuals Wi… (NCT01005615) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 1/2
Patterned Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Ergometry of Arm and Shoulder in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Stopped: Funding expired and we were unable to gain new funding
United States19 participantsStarted 2009-09
Plain-language summary
To determine whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) promotes neurological and physical recovery in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
The researchers will investigate the extent of functional recovery in patients with spinal cord injury who receive functional electrical stimulation in the upper extremities compared with patients who do not receive FES.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male, Female, age 18-55, all ethnic groups
* Spinal Cord Injury, traumatic and non-traumatic
* C1-C6 neurological level
* ASIA class A-B
* Chronic injury \> 12 months and \< 20 years from the injury
* No upper-extremity electrical stimulation in the previous 4 weeks
* Subjects are medically stable, with no recent (1 month or less) inpatient admission for acute medical or surgical issues
* Baseline physical activity is kept stable
* Pain and antispasticity medications dose are kept stable
* Subjects are legally able to make their own health care decisions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Associated lower motor neuron/peripheral nerve injury in the C1-C6 levels
* Presence of pacemaker
* Presence of cancer
* History of seizures
* Women who are pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.