Status:
COMPLETED
Enhancing Corticospinal Activation for Improved Walking Function
Lead Sponsor:
Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Conditions:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
For many people with spinal cord injury (SCI), the goal of walking is a high priority. There are many approaches available to restore walking function after SCI; however, these approaches often involv...
Detailed Description
For many people with spinal cord injury (SCI), the goal of walking is a high priority. There are many approaches available to restore walking function after SCI; however, these approaches often involv...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Have a spinal cord injury (neurological level C3-T10);
- Chronic SCI (12 months or greater);
- Neurological impairment classification C or D;
- Able to stand for at least 5 minutes (with or without an assistive device);
- Able to move each leg independently for at least 3 steps;
- Able to rise from sit to stand with moderate assistance from one person;
- Ability and willingness to consent and authorize use of personal health information.
Exclusion
- Progressive spinal lesions including degenerative, or progressive vascular disorders of the spine and/or spinal cord;
- Injuries below the neurological spinal level of T10;
- History of cardiovascular irregularities;
- Altered cognitive status;
- Presence of orthopedic conditions that would adversely affect participation in exercise;
- Implanted metallic objects in the head;
- History of seizures;
- Inability and unwillingness to consent and authorize use of personal health information.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03237234
Start Date
March 1 2017
End Date
July 1 2021
Last Update
January 12 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Shepherd Center, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30309