Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Patients
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Upper Limb Hemiparesis Following Stroke
In brief
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (TESS) on the recovery of post-stroke individuals who have upper limb hemiparesis. It will compare outcomes measures between individuals who receive upper limb task specific training with TESS and individuals who receive task specific training of the upper limb with Sham, or fake, TESS.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06950593
- Run by
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- People needed
- 14
- Starts
- 2025-08-18
- Expected to finish
- 2027-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-08-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 18 years or older
- able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures
- at least 6 months post-stroke
- hemiplegia secondary to stroke
- UE Fugle Meyer Assessment <35
- not currently receiving regular occupational therapy services
- participant has received clearance from physician to participate in study
- participant has at least a rudimentary comprehension of English
You may not qualify if…
- botox injection in upper extremity within the last 4 months
- modified ashworth score of 4 in any joint of the affected limb
- pregnant or nursing
- using a powered, implanted cardiac device for monitoring or support of heart function (i.e. pacemaker, defibrillator, or LVAD), or anti-spasticity implantable pumps, or cochlear implants
- unhealed bone fractures
- severe contractures in the upper extremities
- active cancer or cancer remission less than 5 years
- orthopedic dysfunction, injury, or surgery that would impact the individual's ability to use the upper extremities
- recent procedure or operation of the spinal cord within the past year
- traumatic brain injury or neurological conditions that would impact the study
- skull fracture that has developed within the past 6 months
- non-English speakers
Where it is running
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois, United States (enrolling)
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