Multi-functional Neuroprosthetic System for Restoration of Motor Function in Spinal Cord Injury
Anne Bryden
Summary
This study is to evaluate the use of a fully implanted device for providing hand function, reach, and trunk function to individuals with cervical spinal cord injury. Funding Sources: FDA OOPD NIH NINDS
Description
The goal of this project is to restore these multiple functions to these individuals through a comprehensive neuroprosthetic approach that addresses the overall needs of the individual. This approach involves all aspects of the implementation, including the implanted technology, the surgical installation, and the outcomes assessment through a coordinated team approach in order to maximize the functional independence gained by the individual. With this system, we propose that individuals who have a mid-cervical-level spinal cord injury will regain control over multiple functions, including gras…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 17+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of cervical level spinal cord injury, either complete or incomplete; International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (INCSCI) motor level of C4 through C8; American Spinal Injury Impairment Scale (AIS) grade A, B, C, or D; six months or more post-injury * Biceps/brachialis/brachioradialis strength of 2/5 or higher on Manual Muscle Test * Peripheral nerve innervation to upper extremity and trunk muscles, including a grade 3/5 or higher stimulated strength (Manual Muscle Test) in at least two of the following muscles in one arm: addu…
Interventions
- DeviceNetworked Neuroprosthetic System for Grasp and Trunk
Receive implanted networked neuroprosthesis
Location
- MetroHealth Medical CenterCleveland, Ohio