Recovery of Walking in Persons With Complete Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injuries Clinical Trial

Official title:

Recovery of Walking Without Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Adults With Complete Spinal Cord Injury

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04237363
• Other study ID #: 11-310
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 5, 2011
• Est. completion date: August 6, 2013

Study information

• Verified date: January 2020
• Source: Middle Tennessee State University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

We documented the impact of 1 year of underwater treadmill training and supplemental overground walk training in five adults with chronic motor-complete SCI (cSCI) who had not undergone programmed epidural spinal cord stimulation (eSCS).

Description:

Regular exposure to self-initiated treadmill walking in water, a unique sensorimotor exercise setting that makes stepping movements easier to perform, may capitalize on the adaptability of the neuromuscular system and enhance locomotor function in persons with cSCI who have not undergone eSCS. In our study, a combined aquatics- and land-based approach to gait training was employed over a 12-month period that featured underwater treadmill training and supplemental overground walk training.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 5
• Est. completion date: August 6, 2013
• Est. primary completion date: August 6, 2013
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 21 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

• At least 21 years of age

• Presence of traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury for at least 1 year

• Medical diagnosis of paraplegia (T1 or below)

Exclusion Criteria

• Presence of complex comorbidities that could limit involvement in training activities

• Surgical implantation or removal of a medical device six months prior to training

• Skin breakdown

• Use of electrical implants to promote ambulation

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Wounds and Injuries

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Exercise
Underwater treadmill training and supplemental overground walk training

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Middle Tennessee State University

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Overground walking capacity	Walking Capacity for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI-II)	Change from Baseline WISCI-II score at 6 months and 12 months