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Restoration of Neuromuscular Function in Spinal Cord Injury

Study Location
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
IRB Protocol Number
1012-003
Investigator(s)
David Chen MD
T. George Hornby PhD, PT
M. Mehdi Mirbagheri PhD
W. Zev Rymer MD, PhD
Li-Qun Zhang PhD
Study Objective

The purpose of this study is to learn if training using a walking robotic device (called a "Lokomat") and/or a new oral medication (called "Tizanidine", approved be the FDA) are effective in reducing stiffness in your muscles (called muscle "tone") and in providing functional improvements in your walking capacity.

Compensation
Not Provided
Who Can Participate
  • spinal cord injury
  • spasticity - increased tone in the leg
Enrollment
Completed and Research Published