Electrical Stimulation Exercise for Individuals With Lower Limb Paralysis

Part of paid clinical trials in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sponsor
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07768761
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Exercise with Electrical Stimulation — OTHER
    Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for paralyzed muscles to complete exercise (cycle ergometer, hybrid arm leg cycle ergometer, rowing ergometer).

Study Details

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise training intervention (24-36 sessions) to improve muscle strength and endurance in the lower limbs of individuals with paralysis. Specifically, surface electrical stimulation or previously implanted stimulator will be used to stimulate the muscles during various forms of exercise training with the primary focus on improving overall endurance and maximal power output. For this study, peripheral stimulating electrodes will send electrical signals to the muscles enabling the production of coordinated movements for exercise such as cycling or rowing.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 17, 2026
Start date
Jan 19, 2018
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Jan 19, 2031
Completion
Jan 19, 2031

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Exercise Intervention
    Electrical stimulation exercise for three different exercise modalities. Exercise training will consist of 24-36 sessions 2-3 times per week.

Primary Outcome Measure

Exercise Time [ Time Frame: At enrollment and end of treatment at 18 weeks or 36 sessions. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterClevelandOhio44106
Maura Malenchek, PTA
[email protected]
216-791-3800
Lisa Lombardo, MPT
[email protected]
216-791-3800
C. Eric Heidorn, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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