Robotic Gait Training in Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation

Standing/walking/mobility

Online since 24 September 2021, updated 923 days ago

About this trial

This is a rehabilitation trial recruiting individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test whether a robotic training device (Lokomat) can improve walking function. Participants will be randomly assigned to two study arms: training for either 30 or 60 minutes, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks in a Lokomat. Walking ability will be tested before and after each training session, and 6 and 12 months after the last training session. Results of the two trial groups will be compared to determine which type of training is more effective.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 16 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 6 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

have been injured at least 6 months.

ASIA impairment scale (AIS) is one of the following:

AIS C: incomplete; at least some feeling and mostly weak movement below injury level

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

Training with the Lokomat for 30 or 60 minutes each day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Walking ability will be tested before and after some sessions as well as 6 and 12 months after the last training session.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Standing/walking/mobility

Additional benefits

Arm/hand function

General health

Mental health and psychosocial factors

Spasticity

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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