Robot-assisted gait training after severe traumatic brain injury for walking ability and social participation: protocol for a feasibility study.

Journal: BMJ open
Published Date: Aug 26, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a traumatic head injury that can lead to gait-related disabilities, and exoskeleton training may be beneficial for the recovery of this function in these patients. The objective of this study is to determine the predictions for a clinical trial, through recruitment, evaluation and intervention of gait training with Lokomat in patients after severe TBI, involving the improvement of gait speed and their social participation, intrinsically linked to their quality of life.

Authors

  • Jéssica Costa Buarque
    Neurorehabilitation and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Augusto Boening
    Laboratorio Caminhar, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Gabriel Campos Santana
    Neurorehabilitation and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
  • Fernando Zanela da Silva Areas
    Neurorehabilitation and Neuromodulation Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Espírito Santo, Brazil fernandozanela@hotmail.com.

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