This trial is enrolling 108 individuals with early (from 60 days to six months post injury) cervical and thoracic spinal cord injury to test the effect of body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on walking ability. BWSTT uses a harness to support body weight while walking on a treadmill. If included, participants will either: 1) begin BWSTT within 60 days of SCI; 2) begin BWSTT within 3 months; 3) begin BWSTT within 6-12 months; or 4) receive standard of care but no BWSTT . Final testing of walking ability will be performed after 12 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will either 1) start BWSTT within 60 days, 2) within 3 months, 3) within 6 months or 4) will not receive BWST in addition to their standard of care. - Final testing of walking ability will be performed after 12 months.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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