SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)

This pilot study tested whether adding a special type of electrical stimulation to standard wound care helps heal chronic pressure injuries (bedsores) in people with spinal cord or brain injuries. Twenty adults with stage II-IV pressure sores that hadn't healed after four weeks o…

This study tested whether adding core stability training to standard physical therapy improves trunk control and sitting balance in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. 46 participants aged 25-35 with injuries between T6 and T12 took part. The core training focused on exerc…

This study tested whether a mild electrical stimulation (40 kHz) applied through the skin can safely reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Thirty adults with paraplegia and chronic nerve pain received either real or placebo stimulation alongside their usual treatme…

This small study tested whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) arm cycling could improve arm strength and function in people with recent spinal cord injury. Six participants with cervical-level injuries cycled with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 6 weeks. The s…

This study tested a new online program to help people with spinal cord injury cope better and improve their mental health. Twelve adults with spinal cord injury and mild anxiety or depression took part in eight weekly online group sessions led by a nurse. The main goal was to see…

This study tested prefabricated carbon fiber ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) in 65 children and teenagers with conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injuries that affect walking. Researchers measured stride length, walking speed, and user satisfaction by compari…

This study looked at how walking with a robot (Lokomat) helps people with spinal cord injuries recover movement. Ten patients were assessed before, during, and after training, plus one month later. The goal was to understand how gait improves over time, not to test a new drug or …

This completed study surveyed 56 adults with spinal cord injury in Türkiye to find out which everyday activities—like eating, bathing, or using a wheelchair—they value most and how independent they hope to become. Participants rated each activity on a 0–10 scale and stated their …

This study looked at 43 adults with incomplete spinal cord injury to see how their own views on safe walking matched their therapists' views and actual walking ability. Researchers measured walking independence, leg strength, balance, and fall risk. The goal is to improve dischar…