Multi-Channel Spinal Transcutaneous Electrical Pulsed Stimulation System: STEPSS
Gail Forrest
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare updated spinal stimulation devices with the spinal stimulation device that is currently used. Spinal stimulation is often used in studies aimed at assisting individuals with a spinal cord injury. These devices were updated to improve upon limitations in the currently used device. The devices will be compared in a group of people without spinal cord injury or other nervous system conditions.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Proficient in English * Available for the testing session * Able to give informed consent * Able to tolerate spinal stimulation Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant (female only). * Untreated severe and persistent problems regulating blood pressure, heart rate, or other automatic functions. * Any past or present injury or disease to the nervous system * Heart or lung disease that may interfere with stimulation * A skin condition in any area that may affect the ability to receive stimulation * Taking any medication that may affect the ability to rec…
Interventions
- DeviceSpinal Stimulation
Participants will lay on their back and have small electrodes placed on the center of their backs and several leg muscles. The back electrodes, connected to a battery-operated unit, will send an electrical current to the spine. The leg electrodes will record muscle activity. This will take approximately 4 hours to complete on each day. The 4 hours includes set-up/placement of the electrodes for each device, 4 trials of stimulation for each device with breaks, and removal of electrodes after testing on each device.
Location
- Kessler FoundationWest Orange, New Jersey