Aquatic vs. Land Locomotor Training Overground Locomotor Training in Improving Ambulatory Function and Health-Related Quality of Life
About this trial
This trial is enrolling 2 individuals with spinal cord injuries to test the effect of Aquatic Locomotor Training (ALT) compared to Land Locomotor Training on walking ability. If included, participants will undergo either 1) ALT using an underwater treadmill or 2) locomotor training on land. Final testing will be performed after 16 weeks.
Included participants
Traumatic
What’s involved
Type
Details
- participants will undergo either 1) aquatic walking training using an underwater treadmill or 2) walking training on land. - Final testing will be performed after 4 months.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Ended
- Trial start date
- 1 Jun 2015
- Organisation
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
- Trial recruitment status
- Ended
- Trial start date
- 1 Jun 2015
- Organisation
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn more