What It’s Like to Participate in FES Research
As part of the process of developing experimental concepts into real-world clinical standards of care, the investigators at the Cleveland FES Center are consistently conducting clinical trials.
Clinical trials are organized scientific studies conducted with individuals as research volunteers.Each of our studies is designed to answer specific questions about new therapies or new ways to use existing therapies to help more people.
The Cleveland FES center is always seeking volunteers to participate in our clinical studies. In order to be accepted for a research program, volunteers must be invited to participate in that study by an investigator and must fit the criteria for that specific study.
Clinical study participants must be able to commit the time and resources for the duration of the study. Depending on the study, the time commitment varies from two days to one year. Some studies require the individual live in the Cleveland area for the duration of the study.
There is no charge to volunteers to participate in our studies, nor do we generally provide compensation for participation in clinical trials. Expenses and arrangements for accommodations, meals, and medical care are the volunteer’s responsibility for the duration of the study.
Contact Request
Researchers rely on individuals to serve as volunteers for program studies. Each study is designed to answer questions about a specific medical aspect or the effectiveness of a particular treatment. Through the commitment of research volunteers, knowledge gained and communicated to other medical professionals ultimately benefits the community.
If you would like more information about becoming a research volunteer please submit the information below.
Eric – Long time Participant in the Hand Grasp for C5/C6 Tetraplegia Program
“They see people doing things for you. Now I can do these things for myself. People don’t just see a wheelchair sitting there. They see a person.”
Annette – Participant in the Hand Grasp for C5/C6 Tetraplegia Program
“They recognized that using one’s arm means the difference between independence and having to rely on others to perform everyday tasks.”
Don – Participant in Walking in Incomplete Paraplegia Program
“This program explores ways to restore basic walking to those with incomplete paraplegia.”
Jim – Long time Participant in the Hand Neuroprosthetic Program
“This has made a big difference in my life, for me and my family.”
Jen – Participant in Standing and Transfer Program
“Can some electronic wires, batteries and software change someone’s life? It sure can. I’m living proof…”
Contact Request
Researchers rely on individuals to serve as volunteers for program studies. Each study is designed to answer questions about a specific medical aspect or the effectiveness of a particular treatment. Through the commitment of research volunteers, knowledge gained and communicated to other medical professionals ultimately benefits the community.
If you would like more information about becoming a research volunteer please submit the information below.