Protocol for Rapid Onset of Mobilization in Patients With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation

Standing/walking/mobility

Online since 5 November 2021, updated 894 days ago

About this trial

This is a clinical trial to test the effect of early mobilization (i.e. using an in-bed cycle machine to move the legs) on walking function after acute spinal cord injury. Eligible subjects will be invited to begin participation within 48 hours of injury. Early mobilization includes 30 minutes of in-bed cycling every day for 14 days. The effect on walking function, overall neurological function and quality of life will be assessed at 6 weeks during the trial and at 6 months at the end of the trial. Participant outcomes will also be compared to a matched group not receiving in-bed cycling.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - L2

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

Time since injury

≤ 48 hours

Injury type

Traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-L2

Additionally, participants must

be scheduled for spinal surgery within 48 hours of a spinal cord injury

be able to engage in cycling

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

Daily 30-minute sessions of in-bed leg cycling for 14 consecutive days Testing of walking function, overall neurological function and quality of life

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Standing/walking/mobility

Additional benefits

General health

Mental health and psychosocial factors

Sensory function

Spasticity

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

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