Electric bike training boosts walking in spinal cord injury patients

NCT ID NCT06541197

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding functional electrical stimulation (FES) bicycle ergometry to robotic rehabilitation helps people with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury walk better. 38 participants completed 20 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the combination improves walking ability and leg muscle strength more than robotic rehab alone.

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Active substance: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) bicycle ergometry combined with robotic rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to improve walking and leg function for people with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement might be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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SPINAL CORD INJURIES

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Locations

Ankara Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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