Researchers at ICORD are looking for people with tetraplegia to take part in a study comparing two types of treatments for hand function:
• To test whether exercises combined with functional electrical stimulation improves hand function in people with tetraplegia;
• To compare a number of tests used to detect these improvements.
Eligible Participants will be:
- Provided with an electrical stimulation glove fitted to their hand.
- Provided with the ReJoyce workstation, a computer and webcam to complete virtual reality game exercises daily at home under the tele-supervision of a researcher.
- Tested on ability to grasp and manipulate objects at a robotic work station.
If you are interested in volunteering and you:
- have a cervical cord injury with some preserved hand and arm function,
- were injured at least 9 months ago, and
- are in stable medical condition
please contact Jennifer Loffree or Katherine Pauhl at: rejoyce(at)icord.org or (604) 675-8856 for more information.
Principal Investigators: Drs. Tania Lam and John Steeves
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