{"id":16887,"date":"2019-04-26T08:05:54","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T12:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fescenter.org\/?page_id=16887"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:16:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T17:16:59","slug":"research-participant-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fescenter.org\/test\/research-and-participants\/research-participant-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Participant Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What It’s Like to Participate in FES Research<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s responsibility for the duration of the study.<\/p>\n

Contact Request<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

If you would like more information about becoming a research volunteer please submit the information below.<\/p>\n

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Eric \u2013 Long time Participant in the Hand Grasp for C5\/C6 Tetraplegia Program<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u201cThey see people doing things for you. Now I can do these things for myself. People don\u2019t just see a wheelchair sitting there. They see a person.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Annette <\/strong> \u2013 Participant in the Hand Grasp for C5\/C6 Tetraplegia Program<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u201cThey recognized that using one\u2019s arm means the difference between independence and having to rely on others to perform everyday tasks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Don<\/strong> \u2013 Participant in Walking in Incomplete Paraplegia Program<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u201cThis program explores ways to restore basic walking to those with incomplete paraplegia.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jim<\/strong> \u2013 Long time Participant in the Hand Neuroprosthetic Program <\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u201cThis has made a big difference in my life, for me and my family.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jen<\/strong> \u2013 Participant in Standing and Transfer Program<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\u201cCan some electronic wires, batteries and software change someone\u2019s life? It sure can. I\u2019m living proof\u2026\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Contact Request<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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