This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injuries to study the effect of high-intensity exercise on walking speed. Previous studies have shown that high-intensity stepping (e.g. overground walking or locomotor training on a treadmill) leads to increased walking ability when compared to low-intensity training. Improvements in walking will also be compared between participants with different degrees of nerve and muscle activity, cardiovascular (heart) function, or genetic characteristics. If selected for the trial, participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups; 1) a high-intensity (30 sessions of walking related activities for 40 minutes with heart rate close to 80% of reserve) or 2) a low-intensity group (control group, same exercise duration but with heart rate closer to 30% to 40% of reserve).
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
Up to 30 training sessions within 2 months. 40min of walking will be done within a 1 hour session. Training sessions will involve walking on different surfaces such as overground, treadmill, and stairs.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
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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