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Purpose

The study aims to investigate the relationship between post-stroke adults' movement patterns and disability levels. Utilizing the functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for individualized dorsiflexor and plantar flexor assistance during gait cycles. The investigators will analyze the cycles with and without the FES system. Initially, the context-aware motion assessment and neuroprosthetic control in a clinic will transition to in-home settings as the study progresses, broadening its application for safe and effective use at home.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age >= 18 years - Capacity to consent - Post-stroke community-dwelling adults - Ability to follow 3-step commands

Exclusion Criteria

  • Undomiciled - Active substance use disorder - Active psychosis - Domestic violence or neglect - Inability to communicate with investigators - Other comorbidities that prevent full participation in the research

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
In-laboratory Patients will be brought to the laboratory for functional electrical stimulation mobility assessment.
  • Device: Functional electrical stimulation
    The FES system will be placed on the plantar flexors, dorsiflexion, and quadriceps muscles and be paired with the machine learning directed inertial measurement units.
In-home Patients will undergo functional electrical stimulation mobility assessment in their home.
  • Device: Functional electrical stimulation
    The FES system will be placed on the plantar flexors, dorsiflexion, and quadriceps muscles and be paired with the machine learning directed inertial measurement units.

Recruiting Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Contact:
David M Levine, MD MPH MA
617-732-7063
dmlevine@partners.org

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Study Contact

David M Levine, MD MPH MA
617-732-7063
dmlevine@bwh.harvard.edu

Notice

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