Pilot Study on the Effects Induced by an Electromyographic-controlled Functional Electrical Stimulator (FitFES) for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Post-stroke Patients
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (3) locations...
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Upper limb disabilities are among the most debilitating issues after a cerebral stroke. One promising approach in motor rehabilitation is the use of functional electrical stimulation (FES). This technique can be integrated into daily therapy to follow an adaptive approach, exploiting the residual capacities of patients. FES can help to stimulate the affected muscles, improve coordination and strengthen the weakened muscles, thus supporting the rehabilitation process.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 18 years or older
• Diagnosis of first ischemic or hemorrhagic unilateral stroke for at least two weeks
• Medical Research Council score for at least one upper limb muscle greater than 0 and less than 5 (excluding extremes).
• Signed informed consent
Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
RECRUITING
Genova
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
RECRUITING
La Spezia
IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
RECRUITING
Milan
Contact Information
Primary
Alessandro Viganò, MD, PhD
avigano@dongnocchi.it
00390240308890
Backup
Gaia Bailo, Eng
gbailo@dongnocchi.it
00390240308234
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Experimental: FES group
Subjects will use the device as need-based support to perform task-oriented exercises
Active_comparator: CON group
Subjects will perform task-oriented exercises without the support of the device
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Collaborators: Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia