Health Condition 1: G122- Motor neuron disease
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES): FES is a technique of generating electrical stimulus in the environment of cells, which stimulates the motor neurons resulting in muscle contrac
Sponsors
The Department of Science and Technology
Dr Che Fornusek
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 and above with paralyzed muscles resulting from either spinal cord or peripheral injury having passive flexion/extension of knees and hip of at least 60 degrees.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any medical condition that can be a contraindication to the use of FES will be excluded e.g. a pacemaker. And any sensation that might produce discomfort or pain to the person.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The power generated by the subject against a constant load attached to the rotating part of the cycle. The load will be provided as a resistance offered by the dynamometer, attached to the tire, with a variable load across it.Timepoint: Measured on first day, after a week and after 4 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the effectiveness of electrical neuromuscular stimulation assisted cycling in paraplegics.Timepoint: End of trial | — |
Countries
Australia, India
Contacts
Public ContactSahil Kumar Gera
Christian Medical College and Hospital Vellore
Outcome results
None listed