Combined effect of Non- Invasive brain stimulation with treadmill gait training with virtual screen for improving muscle strength, balance of body and walking pattern of individuals with spinal cord injury

Evaluation of synergistic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation with virtual reality assisted treadmill training for motor functions and quality of life of individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury : A Randomized controlled trail - NO

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/11/076226

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-11-11

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G959- Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with virtual reality treadmill training: It is a non invasive brain stimulation technique in which involves low intensity direct currents to be

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Traumatic and non- traumatic spinal cord injury. 2. Age 18 years to 65 years. 3. ASIA grade C and D. 4. Level of lesion T1 to L2 5. Functional ambulatory category more than or equal to 2. 6. Who are able advance their leg on treadmill with 0.2 km/hour speed. 7. Atlest 3 months time since injury

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any other pre-existing neurological problem, musculoskeletal condition, cardiovascular or psychiatric problem which may interfere with the treatment. 2.Spasticity of grade 3 or more in lower extremities on Modified Ashworth Scale which may interfere with the treatment. 3.Visual or auditory impairment such that it impacts on the ability to participate. 4.Body Weight more than 150 kg. 5. Skin lesions or rash at potential sites which may interfere with the treatment or placing of electrodes of transcranial direct current stimulation or Grade 2 or higher-pressure ulcers (according to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel classification) that interfered with harness support or walking or standing. 6. History of seizure, migraine, headache or epilepsy, brain surgery. 7. History of recent episode of orthostatic hypotension or autonomic dysreflexia. 8.Cardiac pace-maker 9.Pregnancy 10.Intracranial or skull implants. 11.Previous experience of transcranial direct current stimulation or VR assisted treadmill training post SCI.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Strength: Lower extremity moto score (ASIA) Balance: Functional reach test, Berg balance scale Gait : WICII, Kinetic and kinemti parameters through walker view, 10m walk test Timepoint: At baseline and after 15 sessions	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Functional score: SCIM III Quality of life: WHO-QOL BREFTimepoint: At baseline and after 15 sessions	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Priyanka Rishi

SGT University

pooja.physiotherapy@sgtuniversity.org9810240409

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026