Augmenting Gait in a Population Exhibiting Foot Drop With Adaptive Functional Electrical Stimulation (NCT05346640) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
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 range18 Years – 70 Years
SexALL
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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