Physical Work Capacity After Traumatic Brain Injury
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Registration Number
- NCT00653640
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether body weight supported treadmill training is more effective than traditional physical therapy at restoring gait in persons recovering from traumatic brain injury.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 88
Inclusion Criteria
- traumatic brain injury
- follow two step commands
- between 18 and 60 years old
- between 3 and 36 months post injury
Exclusion Criteria
- known cardiovascular disease
- uncooperative, behavioral challenges
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Overground gait speed 12 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method aerobic capacity 12 weeks
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What molecular mechanisms underlie gait recovery in TBI patients using BWSTT compared to traditional physical therapy?
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What adverse events are reported with BWSTT in TBI patients, and how do they compare to conventional therapy risks?
Are there combination therapies integrating BWSTT and pharmacological agents for TBI gait rehabilitation efficacy?
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Transitional Learning Center
🇺🇸Galveston, Texas, United States
TIRR Memorial Hermann
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States
Transitional Learning Center🇺🇸Galveston, Texas, United States