A clinical study to improve arm and hand movement in people with spinal cord injury using mild to moderate electrical signals together with daily activity practice.

Effectiveness of integrating Functional electrical stimulation with Task oriented training in improving the upper limb function in individuals with spinal cord injury - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/103545

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G988- Other disorders of nervous system

Interventions

Intervention1: Functional electrical stimulation (FES)+ task oriented training(TOT): Fold towel turn once Holding a cup and drink from it Exercises with putty (squeezing, pinching ,making balls) Simul

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 60 years Level of injury C5 to C7 Duration more than 3 months Individuals should have some level of thumb and finger movements Able to tolerate being in a seated position for a least 1 hour required to deliver upper limb therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who had contraindications for FES, such as a cardiac pacemaker, skin lesions, or a rash at a potential electrode site Uncontrolled hypertension or autonomic dysreflexia requiring medication History of seizure disorder not effectively managed by seizure medications. Currently dependent on a ventilator Previous history of any other neuromuscular disorder or conditions that may affect motor response

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Box and Block testTimepoint: 4 Weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Capabilities of upper extremity questionnaire(English and Hindi) Timepoint: 4 WEEKS	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSTUTI SEHGAL

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre-Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

sehgalstutiss@gmail.com9891847488

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026