Augmenting Gait in a Population Exhibiting Foot Drop With Adaptive Functional Electrical Stimulation (NCT05346640) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Augmenting Gait in a Population Exhibiting Foot Drop With Adaptive Functional Electrical Stimulation
United States60 participantsStarted 2021-06-08
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of personalized, adaptive, current-steering functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the lower leg to improve gait in people with foot drop.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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:
Adults aged 18-70
* Lower extremity impairment that makes walking difficult or uncomfortable
* Capable of sitting, standing, and walking independently or with assistance
* Able to walk at least 50 feet independently or with assistance
* Able to understand and follow basic instructions in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have non-reversible damage to the peripheral nervous system
* Have underlying pre-existing conditions like thrombosis/hemorrhage, severe epilepsy or other seizure disorder, severe atrophy or history of implanted electrical devices
* Have cognitive impairment that would prevent you from fully understanding the study and ability to provide informed consent
* Have lower motor neuron disease or injury that may impair response to stimulation
* Are pregnant
* Are under the age of 18 years old
* Have skin conditions of the affected lower limb, including cuts, burns or lesions
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.