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NCT Number: NCT07396922

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

This study will evaluate the safety and performance of the Spatial StimeMD (SSMD) medical device in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The SSMD device is intended to support patients through a non-invasive stimulation program. The study will assess changes in MS-related symptoms and physical function using clinical assessments and patient-reported outcomes.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

This is a clinical investigation of the Spatial StimeMD (SSMD) medical device in participants diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the device in a controlled clinical setting. Participants will be followed according to the study schedule and will undergo assessments of MS symptoms, physical function, and other relevant clinical outcomes. Safety will be assessed through monitoring of adverse events and other safety parameters throughout the study. Study data will be collected and reviewed according to the protocol, including verification against source documentation as required.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult men and women aged 18-80 years.
  • Clinically confirmed diagnosis of stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, or peripheral nerve injury within the past 24 months.
  • 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).
  • Capacity and willingness to provide informed consent, indicating understanding of the study purpose, procedures, and potential risks and benefits.
  • Subject is able to adhere to the study schedule and cognitively capable to perform the treatment.
  • Stable medical condition without ongoing acute complications that could interfere with participation.

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of contraindications to electrical stimulation (ES), including implanted electronic medical devices (e.g., Cardiac demand pacemakers, Implantable pacemakers, Implantable cardioverter defibrillators, Implantable neurostimulators, Body-worn devices such as insulin pumps) or conditions that may be exacerbated by electrical stimulation (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy).
  • Individuals with medical conditions, which are prone to seizures or motion sensitivity, at the investigator's discretion.
  • Individuals with light sensitivity, as the AR component may involve visual stimuli that could cause discomfort or adverse reactions in these patients.
  • Individuals with acute physical conditions or injuries that could interfere with the proper placement of the electrodes or safe use of the device.
  • Presence of spinal shock or unresolved acute spinal cord dysfunction, characterized by complete loss of reflexes, flaccid paralysis, or autonomic instability.
  • Current participation in other clinical trials that could confound the study results.
  • 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.
  • Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who plan to become pregnant while in the trial.

Treatment and study plan

SSMD

Device

SSMD device-based therapy delivered in addition to conventional therapy. Participants receive 18 sessions, 30 minutes each, administered 6 sessions per week over 3 weeks.

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

Device

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) delivered in addition to conventional therapy. Participants receive 18 sessions, 30 minutes each, administered 6 sessions per week over 3 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) motor score

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, 3 weeks)

    Change from baseline in Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity (Motor Function Subscale) The Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity motor score is a clinician-rated measure of upper limb motor impairment following neurological injury. Scores range from 0 to 66, with higher scores representing less impairment and better motor function.

    Time Frame: Baseline to post-treatment (3 weeks).

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in Movement range and movement quality (SSMD assessment mode)

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in movement range and movement quality as assessed using the SSMD system assessment mode.

  2. Change in Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in activities of daily living as measured by the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) total score (range 18-126, higher scores indicate greater independence and better functional outcome).

    Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment (Week 3).

  3. Change in EMG signal strength (threshold)

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in electromyography (EMG) signal strength (threshold) during device-assisted assessment.

Other outcomes

  1. Change in Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in spasticity as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale (range 0-4; higher scores indicate greater spasticity and worse outcome).

    Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment (Week 3).

  2. Change in Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) score

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) score (range 0-100; higher scores indicate better function and less stroke impact).

    Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment (Week 3).

  3. Change in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (range 0-42; higher scores indicate more severe neurologic deficit and worse outcome).

    Time Frame: Baseline to end of treatment (Week 3).

  4. Change in Active Range of Motion (AROM) measured by goniometer

    Time frame: Baseline to post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Change from baseline to post-treatment in active range of motion (AROM) (0-70 degrees), measured by goniometer.

  5. System Usability Scale (SUS) score

    Time frame: Post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    System usability assessed by the System Usability Scale (SUS) (range 0-100; higher scores indicate better usability).

    Time Frame: Post-treatment (Week 3).

  6. Adverse events (AEs)

    Time frame: Baseline through end of follow-up (up to 6 weeks)

    Frequency and severity of all adverse events (AEs), related or unrelated to study treatment.

  7. Observer usability questionnaire score

    Time frame: Post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3)

    Observer-reported usability will be assessed using a custom Observer Usability Questionnaire evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of device use (e.g., task accuracy, ease of navigation, and assistance required). Questionnaire items are rated on a 5-point scale (1 = poorest performance/usability, 5 = best performance/usability). An overall usability score will be calculated as the mean of the rated items, with higher scores indicating better usability and task performance.

    Time Frame: Post-treatment (end of treatment, Week 3).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Motion Informatics LTD

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2027
First posted
Feb 9, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 11, 2026

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