Dosing overground robotic gait training after spinal cord injury: a randomized clinical trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic exoskeletons have changed rehabilitation care available to people after spinal cord injury (SCI). Yet, the current evidence base is insufficient to identify the optimal dose and neurophysiological mechanism of robotic exoskeleton gait training (RGT) as an effective rehabilitation approach. This study will (1) examine whether the frequency of RGT after motor incomplete SCI impacts function and health outcomes, (2) analyze the neuroplastic effects of RGT dose, and (3) evaluate the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of delivering RGT.

Methods

We will enroll 144 participants with motor incomplete SCI admitted to inpatient rehabilitation within 6 months of SCI. Participants will be randomized based on injury severity and level into one of 3 RGT frequency gro

SUBMITTER: Suhalka A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487853 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature