TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate changes in response to robotic gait training in individuals with a traumatic brain injury.
Interventions
Robotic gait training
Sponsors
Indiana University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* over 18 years of age * traumatic brain injury at least 6 months prior to study
Exclusion criteria
* currently receiving outpatient therapy * medically unstable * body weight \> 150 kgs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Endurance | Change from baseline distance covered to post-test up to 6 weeks following the intervention. | Endurance will be assessed using the 6-minute walk test. |
| Change in Functional Gait Outcomes | Change from baseline gait speed to post-test up to 6 weeks following the intervention. | Gait speed will be assessed using a gait mat. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in balance | Change from baseline balance to post-test up to 6 weeks following the intervention. | Balance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed