Effect of Hybrid Functional Electrical Stimulation and Augmented Reality-Based Gait Training on Gait Parameters Among Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Patients

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 70 participants with incomplete spinal cord injury to test the effect of functional electrical stimulation (FES) combined with augmented reality (AR) gait training on walking function. FES is a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves to cause contraction of weakened or paralyzed muscles. AR is a computer generated experience of visual displays that simulate to the real world, through head-mounted displays such as smart-glasses. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to undergo either FES-AR gait training or standard overground gait rehabilitation, with sessions delivered three times per week over 12-week period. Final testing of walking function will be performed after 8 weeks.