This trial is recruiting individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of an externally worn robotic device (powered exoskeleton; PE) to assist overground walking training (OLTP). The exoskeleton will be used in combination with a technique that applies electrical stimulation through the skin to nerves (functional electrical stimulation; FES). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three interventions groups that will include OLTP/PE alone or combined with either FES or sham FES. Evaluations will include walking speed and function, plus changes in pain, spasticity and other secondary conditions of SCI.
Traumatic
Type
Details
If included, the participant will receive one of the following: first 12 sessions of OLTP/PE + FES (4-6 weeks), then another 12 sessions of OLTP/P + shamFES (4-6 weeks), or first 12 sessions of OLTP/PE + shamFES (4-6 weeks), then another 12 sessions of OLTP/P + FES (4-6 weeks), or 24 sessions of OLTP/PE without FES (8-12 weeks). All participants will be re-evaluated at 3 months.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
Pain
Spasticity
Mechanism of action
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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