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NCT04957355 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of NMES on Balance and Fall Risk in Chronic Stroke
A NA study of Chronic Stroke, sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04957355: Recruiting NA study of Chronic Stroke, sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago.
NCT04957355 is a NA study of Chronic Stroke that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Illinois at Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 43-participant average among 20 other Chronic Stroke trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04957355, a NA study of Chronic Stroke, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The aim of this study is to describe the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the form of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to different lower limb muscles on reactive balance and gait performance in stroke participants. Methods: Twenty individuals with chronic stroke will be asked to perform an experimental protocol that includes a postural disturbance in the form of a slip- or trip-like perturbation and a standardized walking test in both laboratory and outdoor environments with and without FES applied to different lower limb muscles of the paretic leg. FES will be applied using an advanced software that is able to synchronize muscle activation with the time of perturbation onset and according to the phases of gait. This project design aims to examine whether a specific pattern of lower limb muscle stimulation could improve the kinematic and behavioral responses during reactive balance following slip- and trip-like perturbations. Additionally, the project aims to see if the kinematic and spatio-temporal gait parameters can be modified during a standardized walking test under different sensory and environmental conditions.
Primary Outcome
The outcome of a perturbation trial is dichotomous with #1 being a fall, which is assigned if the force detected by the load-cell exceeded 30% of the participant's body weight after perturbation or if the researcher assists the participant to attain a standing position following perturbation. Otherwise, the outcome is regarded as a non-fall (#0). Laboratory falls are reported in percentage (%), defined as the number of falls experienced during perturbation trials related to the total number of p
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-05-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-11-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04957355 shows while recruiting
NCT04957355 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 43-participant average among 20 other Chronic Stroke trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Stroke appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is the first listed.
NCT04957355 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04957355 about?
NCT04957355 is a clinical study titled "Effect of NMES on Balance and Fall Risk in Chronic Stroke". The aim of this study is to describe the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the form of functional electrical stimulation (FES) applied to different lower limb muscles on reactive balance and gait performance in stroke participants. Methods: Twenty individuals with chronic str...
What is the current status of trial NCT04957355?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2021-05-15. Estimated completion is 2025-11-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04957355 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Stroke.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04957355?
The interventions under investigation include: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or Functional electrical stimulation (FES) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04957355?
This trial is sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago, which has 430 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04957355 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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