This trial is recruiting individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the safety and usefulness of a robotic training device called the hybrid assistive limb (HAL). The main goal is to test safely of the device for walking (locomotor) training, and to see if it can improve walking. The study focuses on repetitive practice and appropriate stepping movements that are believed to activate spinal nerve networks and promote rhythmic motor activity associated with walking. Participants will receive 60 training sessions for 2 hours, 5 training sessions per week, for 12 weeks. With the device attached to the lower body, participants will train both on a treadmill and over ground for 45 minutes. Final walking tests will be done 20 weeks after the start of the study.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
60 training sessions for 2 hours, 5 sessions per week, for 12 weeks, at the study center in Jacksonville, Florida. The device will be attached to the lower body and the participant will train on a treadmill and over ground for 45 minutes. Final walking tests at the study center, 20 weeks after the start of the study.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Pain
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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