关键词：医药；治疗技术；脊髓损伤；水生治疗
摘 要：During the first year of this study, we have completed all case report forms, data collection sheets and informed consent documents. All necessary IRB approvals have been obtained, and all regulatory documents have been submitted to the Baltimore VA Medical Center Research Committee. A local IRB modification has been submitted to clarify exclusion criteria as it relates to the assessment of diabetic subjects. All personnel have obtained appropriate certifications in order to participate in research. Multiple meetings have occurred, both in person and via teleconference in order to coordinate activities between the Baltimore and the Atlanta sites. The research protocols have been initiated, with nine individuals screened and seven progressing to study participation. In Baltimore one participant completed 3 month outcome data assessment and crossed over to the other exercise arm. The other six individuals are in the first exercise arm. Two enrollees at the Baltimore site were withdrawn from the protocol, one because of a burning sensation in the left foot during Lokomat participation, and the other because of asymptomatic blood pressure elevation during Lokomat training. At the end of year one, the research has not as of yet produced any presentations or published reports, but this was not expected.