The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise training intervention (24-36 sessions) to improve muscle strength and endurance in the lower limbs of individuals with paralysis. Specifically, surface electrical stimulation or previously implanted stimulator will be used to stimulate the muscles during various forms of exercise training with the primary focus on improving overall endurance and maximal power output. For this study, peripheral stimulating electrodes will send electrical signals to the muscles enabling the production of coordinated movements for exercise such as cycling or rowing.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for paralyzed muscles to complete exercise (cycle ergometer, hybrid arm leg cycle ergometer, rowing ergometer).
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
RECRUITINGExercise Time
Amount of time in minutes an individual is able to continuously exercise
Time frame: At enrollment and end of treatment at 18 weeks or 36 sessions.
Electrically Stimulated Muscle Strength
Electrically stimulated knee extension strength in Newton-meters
Time frame: At enrollment and end of treatment at 18 weeks or 36 sessions.
Exercise Power
Average power in watts produced during exercise
Time frame: At enrollment and end of treatment at 18 weeks or 36 sessions.
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