Effects of Lokomat Training on Dynamic Postural Stability in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (NCT07621900) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Lokomat Training on Dynamic Postural Stability in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Italy30 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
The study aims to evaluate the effects of robotic-assisted gait training (Lokomat) on dynamic postural stability in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving robotic training and another receiving conventional postural stability exercises. The primary evaluation will use the Mini-BESTest, supplemented by objective gait analysis using wearable inertial sensors (IMUs) to measure symmetry, fluidity, and stability. A secondary objective is to compare these gait indices between SCI patients and healthy individuals.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (ASIA scale C or D).
* Traumatic or non-traumatic, subacute or chronic.
* Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI) score \> 5.
* Height ≤ 200 cm and Weight ≤ 135 kg.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive impairments preventing task comprehension.
* Grade 2 or higher pressure ulcers.
* Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale \> 2).
* Orthopedic, vestibular, or other neurological comorbidities affecting gait.
* Severe heart failure or cardiovascular instability.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) Score
Timeframe: Baseline (prior to the first intervention session) and 4 weeks post-baseline (after 12 intervention sessions).