Eccentric Motor Control After SCI

March 17, 2021 updated by: Michele Basso, Ohio State University

Eccentric Motor Control Training to Improve Human Spinal Cord Injury: Observation of Hip and Knee Function

This project will characterize lower extremity eccentric muscle function among individuals who have undergone locomotor training after spinal cord injury and will evaluate the effect of downhill training at slow to moderate speeds - targeted to rehabilitation eccentric function of the hip and knee.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Lower extremity eccentric motor control is is critically important for locomotor function but is impaired after spinal cord injury (SCI). Even after treadmill training, preliminary evidence indicates that eccentric deficits persist among individuals with SCI. This proposal aims to characterize eccentric motor control of the muscles about the hip and knee during locomotion and evaluate the efficacy of downhill gait training at slow speeds as an intervention to improve eccentric function of the hip joint and knee joint during walking.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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49

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
        • The Ohio State University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals from the community that are healthy and without musculoskeletal or orthopedic impairments will serve as healthy case-controls. The individuals with chronic spinal cord injury will come from outpatient clinic referrals and former participants in locomotor training rehabilitation programs.

Description

Individuals with SCI:

Inclusion Criteria:

  • medically approved
  • discharged from outpatient rehabilitation for 6 months
  • incomplete SCI based on ASIA impairment score (AIS C or D) at neurologic level C1-T10
  • ability to take some steps overground and on the treadmill
  • 18-90 years old.
  • ability to speak English. Note: the quality of life measures have not been validated yet in non-English speaking populations.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • evidence of lower motor neuron injury in the legs
  • use of botox in the past 3 months
  • pre-existing or confounding neurologic conditions (i.e. brain injury, stroke, HIV)
  • acute deep vein thrombosis
  • skin wounds in regions where harness or hands provide support
  • pregnancy. Note: Persons who are pregnant will not be enrolled as exercise tolerance is unknown in these women with SCI.
  • cognitive conditions that preclude providing informed consent
  • ventilator-dependence as study results will be confounded by mobility limitations imposed by equipment
  • persistent orthostatic hypotension (drop of BP >30mmHg in treadmill and harness equipment)
  • hospitalization for myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery or congestive heart failure exacerbation within 3 months of enrollment in study
  • participation in any other concurrent exercise programs.

Note: Use of anti-spasticity and other medications (dose, frequency) will be monitored throughout training and used as a confounding variable in the analyses.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

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Control
Individuals with no spinal cord injury or other neurological deficits.
Untrained and Trained SCI Hip and Knee
Individuals with spinal cord injury who have been discharged from a locomotor training program at least 6 months prior to enrollment in this study. Untrained individuals will complete 3 baseline measures and then complete eccentric training which will focus on rehabilitation of the hip joint or knee joint.
Behavioral: Untrained and Trained SCI Hip or Knee
Individuals with SCI will perform downhill walking training 3 times a week for 12 wks with a 4 wk follow-up period. This intervention will be delivered by trained therapists. In order to focus on rehabilitation of hip control or knee control, members of this group will be trained at slow to moderate gait speeds,
Other Names:
  • DH Hip or Knee

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change from baseline in time to complete 6 minutes of level walking (i.e., the 6 minute walk test)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
baseline, 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change from baseline in time to complete 10 meters of level walking (i.e., the 10 meter walk test)
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
baseline, 12 weeks
Change from baseline in peak magnitude of frontal hip loading response as measured by the peak magnitude of frontal hip power absorption during the weight acceptance phase of walking
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
baseline, 12 weeks

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change from baseline in Neuromuscular Recovery Scale score
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
baseline, 12 weeks
Change from baseline in balance function as measured by the Berg Balance Scale score
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
baseline, 12 weeks
Change from Baseline in SCI specific Quality of Life score
Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks
baseline, 12 weeks
Change from second baseline in time to complete 6 minutes of level walking (i.e., the 6 minute walk test)
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks
Change from second baseline in time to complete 10 meters of level walking (i.e., the 10 meter walk test)
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks
Change from second baseline in peak magnitude of frontal hip loading response as measured by the peak magnitude of frontal hip power absorption during the weight acceptance phase of walking
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks
Change from second baseline in quadriceps eccentric contraction capacity as measured by difference in maximum voluntary eccentric knee flexion contraction before and after eccentric exercise targeting the contralateral quadriceps
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks
Change from second baseline in Neuromuscular Recovery Scale score
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks
Change from second baseline in balance function as measured by Berg Balance Scale score
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks
Change from second baseline in SCI specific Quality of Life score
Time Frame: 12 weeks, 16 weeks
12 weeks, 16 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Ohio State University

Collaborators

Collaborators

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University of Notre Dame

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: D. Michele M Basso, Ohio State University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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June 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

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October 1, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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October 1, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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July 11, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 29, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

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July 4, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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March 22, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 17, 2021

Last Verified

Last Verified

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March 1, 2021

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2014H0386-2

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