The Cionic Neural Sleeve is worn on the leg to measure how muscles behave and assist in how the body moves. It is the first system to combine sensing, analysis, and augmentation, delivering Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to the four major muscle groups of the leg. The Cionic Neural Sleeve communicates to a cell phone or tablet using Bluetooth technology, and is capable of stimulating muscle contractions (manually or algorithmically) that may enhance walking and muscle conditioning.¹

This is a study to investigate whether stimulation assisted activity provided by the Cionic Neural Sleeve can delay muscle atrophy compared to unstimulated activity in those with knee osteoarthritis.

You may be able to join if you…

Are an adult between the ages of 22 and 75

Are able to walk 10-30 minutes throughout the day, for 3 days a week

Have impaired strength in your leg(s), with one side more impacted than the other

Have access to a smartphone (iPhone or Android preferred)

Are located in the Bay Area

Are willing to make 3 visits to the CIONIC lab in San Francisco

You are not able to join if you…

Currently receive physical therapy treatment

Have limited/no response to electrical stimulation

Have a history of falls greater than once a week

Have a history of knee surgery

The study will require you to wear the Cionic Neural Sleeve on your most impacted leg while engaging in exercises and walking. You will follow a progressive program of exercises and walking that will be monitored by the Cionic Neural Sleeve. Throughout the study, you will make 3 visits to the CIONIC lab in San Francisco, where we will test your lower limb strength, ask you to walk for 10 meters at a time, walk for 6 minutes at a time, and answer some questionnaires. Each lab visit may take up to 90 minutes in duration.

Your participation in the study is expected to take 12 weeks, and you will be compensated with a $50.00 Amazon gift card for your time.

Your safety is our primary concern and we have implemented a safety and sterilization protocol in response to COVID-19. This includes:

Pre and Post cleaning to disinfect all surfaces, common areas, and testing space

Pre and Post cleaning to disinfect the Cionic Sleeve, chairs, and railings (everything you would touch as a participant)

The number of people allowed at the research site will be limited

All people entering the site will be asked about any recent COVID exposures

The research team will wear masks upon request by the participant to minimize exposure to communicable diseases