Downhill treadmill training with electric zaps may help spinal injury patients walk again
NCT ID NCT05337982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new rehabilitation program for people with recent spinal cord injuries (within 1-5 months). Participants walk on a downhill treadmill while receiving electrical stimulation to their leg and trunk muscles. The goal is to improve walking and movement. Researchers will also check blood and spinal fluid for biomarkers to find the best time to start training. The study includes 49 participants and compares the new training to standard rehabilitation alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
downhill eccentric treadmill training with electrical muscle stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach to improve walking and function after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 49 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is intensive and may not work for all injury levels.
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of British Columbia
RECRUITINGVancouver, Canada
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