This trial is enrolling individuals with spinal cord injuries and other neurological diseases to test the effect of rehabilitation training with modern technologies on upper and lower limb function. The technologies include: 1) mechanical vibration using a Vibramoov device; 2) gait training using an Ekso GT exoskeleton; 3) gait training using a RoboGait stationary robot; 4) gait training with a ZEBRIS treadmill; and 5) upper limb function training using a PABLO device. If included, participants will be assigned to one of the five active rehabilitation programs or a control group (physiotherapy only). The rehabilitation programs will be performed for 4 weeks, 4 times a week, 50 minutes a day. All participants will undergo conventional physiotherapy 5 times a week, with 50 minutes a day of individual therapy and 50 minutes a day of standing upright. Assessments will include static and dynamic balance, ability to grasp objects from different body orientations, trunk movement, muscle strength and function, and quality of life.
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Participants will be assigned to the control group (conventional therapy only) or one of the five active rehabilitation programs: 1) mechanical vibration using the Vibramoov device, 2) gait training using the Ekso GT exoskeleton, 3) gait training with the use of a RoboGait stationary robot, 4) gait training with the use of the ZEBRIS treadmill, and 5) upper limb function training with the use of the PABLO device. Rehabilitation programs will be performed for 4 weeks, 4 times a week, 50 minutes a day. All participants will undergo conventional physiotherapy sessions performed 5 times a week, consisting of 50 minutes a day of individual physiotherapy and 50 minutes a day of standing upright.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Spasticity
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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