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Conventional-therapy & FES-therapy In-Veritas Effects Study

C5 Palsy

This randomized clinical trial will primarily compare the effectiveness of conventional physiotherapy alone with combined conventional physiotherapy and FES-t along with task-specific training in terms of the improvement of the functional and neurological recovery of patients with persistent C5 palsy.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* New unilateral or bilateral, persistent C5 palsy (for at least 3 months) after surgical treatment for degenerative cervical myelopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication for FES-t
* Contraindication for neurophysiological testing
* Contraindication for MRI scanning
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions
* Other medical conditions that can limit treatment protocols
* Other neurological diseases
* Significant persisting mental illness
* Diagnosed learning disabilities
* Substance abuse over 6 months prior to recruitment
* Hearing and visual deficits sufficient to affect test performance
* Reduced passive range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder ("frozen shoulder")
* Inability to participate in and intensive outpatient rehabilitation program

Study Location

KITE Toronto Research Institute
KITE Toronto Research Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Mitsue Aibe

[email protected]
4165973422
Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05247450