Arm and leg cycling to speed up spinal cord injury recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if regular arm and leg cycling exercises can help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk faster and recover more. You must be at least one year post-injury and able to walk a short distance with assistance.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury at T11 or above (upper back or neck area) that is incomplete (some movement or feeling below the injury)
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your injury happened at least one year ago
- You can walk at least 30 feet with a cane, walker, or braces, but your walking speed is slower than normal
- You have enough arm strength to pedal an arm cycle for 15 minutes without help
- You have no major medical issues or planned surgeries that would stop you from participating
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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