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Study on the Effects of an EMG-controlled Functional Electrical Stimulator for Upper Limb for Post-stroke Patients
Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
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.
Official title: Pilot Study on the Effects Induced by an Electromyographic-controlled Functional Electrical Stimulator (FitFES) for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Post-stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-03-03
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-04-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EMG-based FES rehabilitation
Each subject will receive 15 individual rehabilitation sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, conducted 3 to 5 times per week over a period of 5 to 3 weeks, depending on the weekly frequency. Each participant will perform task-oriented exercises while using the FitFES device.
Traditional rehabilitation
Each subject will receive 15 individual rehabilitation sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, conducted 3 to 5 times per week over a period of 5 to 3 weeks, depending on the weekly frequency. Each participant will perform task-oriented exercises.
Locations (3)
Ospedale Policlinico San Martino
Genova, Italy
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
La Spezia, Italy
IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Milan, Italy