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Time-effect of FEST+TST in the Upper-extremity Rehabilitation of Individuals with Traumatic SCI
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the timing of delivery of functional electrical stimulation therapy in combination with task-specific training (FEST+TST) following spinal cord injury (SCI) influences functional and neurological recovery.
Official title: Time Sensitivity of Adaptive Neuroplasticity and Functional Recovery Related to FEST in Combination with TST for Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity Function of Individuals with Tetraplegia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
18
Start Date
2025-07
Completion Date
2028-07
Last Updated
2024-12-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
FES Therapy combined with task-specific training (FEST+TST)
The FEST+TST protocol consists of a 1-hour session, 3 to 5 days a week, for up to 12 weeks (40 sessions total) in addition to conventional occupational and physical therapies according to the standard of care.
Locations (1)
Lyndhurst Centre, KITE - TRI UHN
Toronto, Ontario, Canada