This trial is enrolling individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the effect of supported gait training combined with spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on lower limb strength. SCS is a technique for stimulating the spinal cord. Here, SCS is performed with electrodes applied to the skin surface on the lower back. Researchers want to assess walking function with SCS added to gait training. Participants will use a Lokomat, a robotic medical device that provides repetitive gait training. If included, participants will perform 20, 30 minute sessions of robot-assisted gait training either with or without spinal cord stimulation over a period of 4 weeks. Final testing will be performed after another 4 weeks.
Type
Details
-20 sessions of gait training on the Lokomat, either with or without active spinal cord stimulation -Spinal cord stimulation encompasses electrodes being applied to the skin surface at the lower back and abdomen -Outcome assessments before and up to 4 weeks after the training sessions
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Spasticity
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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