To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity (UE) assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI)
The study will take me approximately 10 weeks from the time of consent. This includes initial screening visit, a baseline assessment, and a follow-up visit (after 6 weeks of therapy). The baseline and follow up visit will include 2 separate testing sessions, each session will last approximately 2 hours. I will also participate in approximately 3 training sessions per week for 6 weeks. Each training session will last approximately 60 minutes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
15
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity (UE) assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI).
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity (UE) assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI).
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity (UE) assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI).
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Range of motion of hands and arms
Movement of upper extremity is measured using small sensors that are able to record joints' angles. These sensors are placed on participant's skin via double sticky tape. Participants will be asked to move their hand and forearm while the elbow, wrist and hand joint angles are measured.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
Muscle strength measurement
during movements of upper extremities muscle strength is measured using small and light weight surface electromyography sensors which are placed on the participant's skin via double stick tape. Participants will be asked to move their hand and forearm while the muscle strength is measured.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
Brain signals measurement
Measurements of brain signals is done using a cap and electrodes that would be placed on the participant's head using surface electrodes. Participants will be asked to move their extremities while brain signals are measured.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
GRASSP
Assessment of the Hand in Tetraplegia Using the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength Sensibility and Prehension Upper Extremity Function in Persons with Tetraplegia Relationships Between Strength, Capacity and the Spinal Cord Independence Measure. Total score's minimum and maximum values are between 0 to 116 and higher scores indicate better/improved outcomes.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
Spasticity measurement
Spasticity measurements of upper and lower extremities using the Modified Ashworth scale (MAS). The MAS scores range between 0 to 4. A higher score signifies larger level of spasticity and a lower score indicates smaller level of spasticity. scores are as follows: 0: No increase in muscle tone 1. Slight increase in muscle tone 1+: Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of motion 2. More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the range of motion. 3. Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult 4. Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
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Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
CUE-Q
The Capabilities of Upper Extremity Test (a list of questionnaire based evaluation). Scores range between 0 to 4, and higher scores indicates better ability outcome for reaching or lifting the upper limb.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks