RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Safety and Effectiveness of Spatial StimelMD (SSMD) in Subjects With Upper Limb Neuromotor Impairments

A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the SSMD in Neuromotor Rehabilitation

About This Trial

This is a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Spatial StimelMD (SSMD) device for upper-limb neuromotor rehabilitation in adults with impairment following stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants will be randomized to receive either SSMD therapy plus standard rehabilitation care or standard functional electrical stimulation (FES) plus standard care. Subjects will complete approximately 25 supervised treatment sessions over 5-6 weeks, with assessments at baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment (primary endpoint), and a 1-month follow-up. The primary effectiveness endpoint is improvement in upper-limb motor function measured by the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) assessment. Secondary outcomes include movement metrics, EMG signal strength, functional independence, usability measures, and adverse event monitoring. The study plans to enroll approximately 150 subjects to achieve 126 completers, across 2-6 clinical sites.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Adults aged 18-80 years. 2. Clinically confirmed diagnosis of stroke or TBI within the past 12 months. 3. Presence of moderate to severe neuromotor impairment in at least one limb, as evidenced by medical evaluation and a score \<35 on the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity motor subscale (FMA-UE). 4. Capacity and willingness to provide willing to sign a consent form, indicating understanding of the study purpose, procedures, and potential risks and benefits. 5. Subject is able to adhere to the study schedule and cognitively capable to perform the treatment. 6. Stable medical condition without ongoing acute complications that could interfere with participation. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Presence of contraindications to electrical stimulation (ES), including implanted electronic medical devices (e.g., pacemakers, insulin pumps) or conditions that may be exacerbated by electrical stimulation (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy). 2. Individuals with medical conditions, which are prone to seizures or motion sensitivity, at the investigator's discretion. 3. Individuals with light sensitivity, as the AR component may involve visual stimuli that could cause discomfort or adverse reactions in these patients. 4. Individuals with acute physical conditions or injuries that could interfere with the proper placement of the electrodes or safe use of the device. 5. Presence of spinal shock or unresolved acute spinal cord dysfunction, characterized by complete loss of reflexes, flaccid paralysis, or autonomic instability. 6. Current participation in other clinical trials that could confound the study results. 7. Severe cognitive impairment that precludes the ability to provide willing to sign a consent form or reliably adhere to the study protocol, as determined by cognitive screening and clinical judgment. 8. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who plan to become pregnant while in the trial. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18-80 years. 2. Clinically confirmed diagnosis of stroke or TBI within the past 12 months. 3. Presence of moderate to severe neuromotor impairment in at least one limb, as evidenced by medical evaluation and a score \<35 on the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity motor subscale (FMA-UE). 4. Capacity and willingness to provide informed consent, indicating understanding of the study purpose, procedures, and potential risks and benefits. 5. Subject is able to adhere to the study schedule and cognitively capable to perform the treatment. 6. Stable medical condition without ongoing acute complications that could interfere with participation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of contraindications to electrical stimulation (ES), including implanted electronic medical devices (e.g., pacemakers, insulin pumps) or conditions that may be exacerbated by electrical stimulation (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy). 2. Individuals with medical conditions, which are prone to seizures or motion sensitivity, at the investigator's discretion. 3. Individuals with light sensitivity, as the AR component may involve visual stimuli that could cause discomfort or adverse reactions in these patients. 4. Individuals with acute physical conditions or injuries that could interfere with the proper placement of the electrodes or safe use of the device. 5. Presence of spinal shock or unresolved acute spinal cord dysfunction, characterized by complete loss of reflexes, flaccid paralysis, or autonomic instability. 6. Current participation in other clinical trials that could confound the study results. 7. Severe cognitive impairment that precludes the ability to provide informed consent or reliably adhere to the study protocol, as determined by cognitive screening and clinical judgment. 8. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who plan to become pregnant while in the trial.

Treatments Being Tested

DEVICE

Spatial StimelMD (SSMD)

Spatial StimelMD (SSMD) is a device-based neuromotor rehabilitation intervention used for upper-limb therapy. Participants receive SSMD therapy in supervised sessions as part of a structured rehabilitation program over approximately 5-6 weeks (about 25 sessions).

DEVICE

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a standard device-based intervention used in rehabilitation to stimulate muscle activation for upper-limb therapy. Participants receive FES in supervised sessions as part of standard rehabilitation care over approximately 5-6 weeks (about 25 sessions).

Locations (1)

Bnai Zion Medical Center

Haifa, Israel