Risk-benefit value of upper extremity function by an implanted electrical stimulation device targeting chronic cervical spinal cord injury.

ABSTRACT: Study design:A cross-sectional stated-preference survey using direct-assessment questions. Objective:To determine the relative value placed on different outcomes to be used in a pivotal trial for the upper extremity configuration of the Networked Neuroprosthesis (NNP) as well as the tolerance of the expected adverse event profile. Setting:Academic medical center in the United States. Methods:Distribution of an online survey to adults living with tetraplegia; extent of agreement with each question/statement was obtaining using a 1-7 Likert scale. Results:There were 8 statements about potential benefits in arm/hand function; for all statements, more than 70% of participants rated the functions as "1-very important" to regain. There were variable degrees of concern related to risks that could

SUBMITTER: Anderson KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6786403 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature