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Hand Function for Tetraplegia

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00890916
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : April 30, 2009
Results First Posted : February 8, 2017
Last Update Posted : June 9, 2021
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VA Office of Research and Development

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an implanted stimulator for providing hand function to individuals with cervical level spinal cord injury. The device stimulates the paralyzed muscles of the hand and forearm. The user of the device controls the stimulation by moving muscles that are not paralyzed, such as a wrist or neck muscle. The ability of the user to pick up and move objects, as well as perform various activities such as eating, drinking, and writing.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Spinal Cord Injury Tetraplegia Device: FIRSTHAND System Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
The overall object of this research is to provide restored functional abilities to individuals with cervical-level spinal cord injury through the use of an advanced wireless myoelectrically controlled battery-powered implanted neuroprosthetic system known as the "FIRSTHAND" System. This restored function can enable the individual to achieve greater independence in activities of daily living and an improved quality of life. Electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles will be used to generate functional movements. The movements will be controlled using myoelectric signals generated from muscles under the subject's voluntary control. The specific hypotheses of this study are: 1) at least 75% of all subjects will be able to manipulate at least one more object in the Grasp-Release Test when using the advanced neuroprosthesis compared to without the neuroprosthesis. 2) At least 75% of all subjects will demonstrate an increased level of independence in at least one functional activity when using the advanced neuroprosthesis. 3) At least 75% of all subjects will demonstrate an average neuroprosthesis usage of at least three days/week.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 10 participants
Allocation: N/A
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Hand Function for Tetraplegia Using a Wireless Neuroprosthesis
Actual Study Start Date : January 1, 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date : November 1, 2015
Actual Study Completion Date : May 1, 2021

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Neuroprosthesis System
Receives implanted device for hand function.
 Device: FIRSTHAND System
Implanted neuroprosthesis with myoelectric control and electrical stimulation of multiple channels.


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Grasp Release Test - Test of Functional Ability to Pick up and Move Objects [ Time Frame: 6-9 weeks ]
    Grasp and Release Test (GRT) - The Grasp and Release Test (GRT) [Wuolle, 1994; Smith et al., 1996; Carroll et al., 2000; Taylor et al., 2002; Mulcahey et al., 2004], developed at the Cleveland FES Center, has been utilized by multiple centers to show improvements in hand function after implantation of a neuroprosthesis and tendon transfers [Peckham, 2001]. This pick-and-place test requires the participant to unilaterally acquire, move, and release six objects varying in weight and size. The objects are: 1) a small peg, 2) a wooden cube, 3) a small juice can, 4) a videotape, 5) a paperweight (~1000g) and a simulated fork task (spring-loaded plunger). The number of objects that the participant can successfully manipulate are scored. Success in manipulating each object in the GRT is defined as the ability to pick up and place the object at least once within 30 seconds.


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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • cervical level spinal cord injury;
  • complete paralysis of fingers and thumbs;
  • voluntary shoulder motion;
  • electrically excitable forearm and hand musculature

Exclusion Criteria:

  • extreme contractures of the joints;
  • skeletal immaturity;
  • extensive denervation in the forearm and hand;
  • poor surgical risk
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Locations
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United States, Ohio
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106
Sponsors and Collaborators
VA Office of Research and Development
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Kevin L Kilgore, PhD Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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Responsible Party: VA Office of Research and Development
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00890916    
Other Study ID Numbers: A6027-R
First Posted: April 30, 2009    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: February 8, 2017
Last Update Posted: June 9, 2021
Last Verified: May 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: Yes
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: Yes
Keywords provided by VA Office of Research and Development:
spinal cord injury
neuroprosthesis
functional electrical stimulation
quadriplegia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Spinal Cord Injuries
Quadriplegia
Spinal Cord Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
 Trauma, Nervous System
Wounds and Injuries
Paralysis
Neurologic Manifestations