Improving walking ability after a spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to help people with spinal cord injuries walk better. If you join, you'll practice walking on a treadmill with support, which may improve your strength and speed over time.
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Who can take part
- You have had a spinal cord injury (either from trauma or not) for at least 6 months.
- Your injury is at or above the T10 level (around your chest) and your AIS grade is C or D.
- You have some weakness in lifting your foot up, but you can still do a small voluntary movement in at least one leg.
- You are able to stand and walk very slowly on a treadmill (at least 0.1 mile/hour) with some body-weight support or using a walker, cane, or braces.
- You have not had a stroke causing weakness or numbness, no metal implants in your head, and no history of epilepsy.
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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