Phase II Randomized Pilot Study of Body Weight Support and Treadmill Training for Chronic Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
The Phase II randomized pilot study sponsored by NINDS aims to evaluate the efficacy of body weight-supported treadmill training in improving locomotor capabilities in patients with chronic thoracic spinal cord injuries. Given the increasing prevalence of spinal cord injuries and the limited treatment options available, this study addresses a significant unmet medical need. The market for spinal cord injury rehabilitation is projected to grow, driven by advancements in therapeutic approaches and increasing awareness of rehabilitation techniques. Competitive implications include potential partnerships with rehabilitation centers and technology firms specializing in assistive devices. Diligence considerations should focus on the scalability of the training protocol and the integration of findings into broader rehabilitation frameworks.
Indication: Spinal Cord Injury
Modality: behavioral intervention
Target: Body weight-supported treadmill training for rehabilitation of motor function in patients with chronic thoracic spinal cord injury.
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Ingested: Jul 10, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Body weight-supported treadmill training for rehabilitation of motor function in patients with chronic thoracic spinal cord injury.
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Condition raw: Spinal Cord Injury
Condition normalized: Spinal Cord Injury
Modality raw: behavioral intervention
Modality normalized: behavioral intervention
Target raw: Body weight-supported treadmill training for rehabilitation of motor function in patients with chronic thoracic spinal cord injury.
Target normalized: Body weight-supported treadmill training for rehabilitation of motor function in patients with chronic thoracic spinal cord injury.