Arm and Leg Cycling for Accelerated Recovery From SCI

Rehabilitation

Standing/walking/mobility

Online since 6 April 2023, updated 625 days ago

About this trial

The trial is enrolling 5 individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injuries at or above T10 to test the effect of simultaneous motorized upper and lower extremity cycling training on regulating spinal movement patterns to restore function, including walking ability. If included, participants will complete 60 min. of active cycling training, 5 times a week, for 12 weeks. A cycling ergometer will be used to provide motorized assistance during simultaneous arm and leg cycling. Final testing of walking ability, balance, strength and additional assessments will be performed after 6 months.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 65 years

Injury level

C1 - T10

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 1 year

Injury type

Traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-T10

Additionally, participants must

NOT have significant other disease (e.g. heart, renal, tumors, etc.)

NOT have tremor

NOT have implanted pacemaker or stimulator

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

- 60 min of active seated cycling training paradigm, 5 times a week, for 12 weeks. - Testing of e.g., walking ability, balance, spasticity, and neurological function will be performed at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks. - Final testing will be performed after 6 months.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Standing/walking/mobility

Additional benefits

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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