High Intensity Step Training After Traumatic Brain Injury
ConditionTraumatic Brain Injury
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorCraig Hospital
About this trial
This study will explore whether the types and intensity of the interventions being delivered will yield measurable cognitive benefits in addition to improved mobility and balance.
The study evaluates three therapeutic approaches to improve mobility and balance after traumatic brain injury (TBI): Conventional Gait and Balance Training, high intensity step training, and high intensity step training with virtual reality.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
TBI definition: damage to brain tissue caused by an external mechanical force as evidenced by loss of consciousness (LOC) or post traumatic amnesia (PTA) due to brain trauma or by objective neurological findings that can be reasonably attributed to TBI on physical examination or mental status examination
Less than 6 months post injury at time of consent
Weight less than 298 pounds and height less than 6'2" (based on treadmill contraindications)
Intact skin (no open lesions/bandages) in the area of treadmill harness contact
Disqualifiers
Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary, metabolic, or infectious disorder
History of orthopedic or additional neurological disorder that limited motor function before TBI
Any reason that, in the opinion of the study investigators or medical team, would interfere with completing the study protocol such as behavioral concerns
Uncontrolled seizure disorder
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Physical therapy
Treatment groups
111 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov