Functional Electrical Stimulation Plus High Intensity Interval Training at Home (NCT07773974)
Combining Functional Electrical Stimulation With High Intensity Interval Training at Home
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
People living with SCI may experience loss of sensation, movement and regular body function. One way to address these impairments is activity-based therapy (ABT), which includes movement-based activities that promote the muscle-brain connection below the level of injury. A technology often used during ABT is functional electrical stimulation (FES), which is an electrical stimulus applied to nerves or paralyzed muscles through sticky gel pads placed on the skin. The purpose of this multi-method pilot study is to look at the safety, interest in and acceptance of an at-home, virtual training program that combines FES with high intensity interval training (HIIT). Up to 24 individuals with SCI will be enrolled in the study. The study activities will span over 34 weeks, from pre-training tests to the 12-week follow-up tests.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- FES+HIIT@Home (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 597-3422
Email: kristin.musselman@utoronto.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.