This trial is recruiting men with chronic incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of combining testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with treadmill and overground walking training. Participants will receive 6 months of either weekly TRT injections only; weekly TRT injections with walking training; or no treatment. The walking training group will receive 35 sessions of treadmill and overground walking with assistance during the initial 2-3 months. Assessments will include changes in the thigh muscle cross-sectional area, walking speed and bone density.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
The participant will receive 6 months of either: weekly TRT injections with walking training; weekly TRT injections without walking training; or no intervention. For those receiving walking training sessions, there will be a total of 35 sessions (occurring 4 times/week) during the first 2-3 months.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Bone health
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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