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Improve Dynamic Lateral Balance of Humans With SCI
Led by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Updated on 2025-06-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
373 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is to test whether pelvis perturbation training paired with transcutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) will be effective in improving dynamic balance and locomotor function in humans with SCI. One group will receive pelvis perturbation training paired with tsDCS, one group will receive pelvis perturbation training paired with sham, and one group will receive treadmill training only.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Improve Dynamic Lateral Balance of Humans With SCI
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Medically stable with medical clearance to participate
- Spinal cord injury lesion level between C4 and T10
- Passive range of motion of the legs within functional limits for walking
- Ability to walk on a treadmill for more than 20 minutes with partial body weight support and short breaks
- Ability to walk more than 10 meters without orthotics or with orthotics that do not cross the knee
You will not qualify if you...
- Unhealed pressure sores, existing infections, severe heart or lung disease, or other neurological injuries
- History of repeated fractures or known orthopedic injuries in the lower limbs
- Botox injections within 6 months before the study or currently receiving physical therapy
- Metallic implants in the spinal area where stimulation electrodes would be placed
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Abilitylab
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
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Research Team
W
Weena Dee, PT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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