The WISE Trial - Walking Improvement for SCI With Exoskeleton

Rehabilitation

Standing/walking/mobility

Online since 10 July 2024, updated 302 days ago

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injuries to test the use of a robotic exoskeleton device (Ekso GT) that is strapped to the body to assist walking. The effects will be compared to those of treadmill walking with a device that only provides support against gravity. The goal is to see if the exoskeleton can improve walking function. Participants will be randomized to be trained with one of the two devices 3 times per week for 12 weeks, or will have no intervention and continue normal daily activities.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 75 years

Injury level

C1 - T10

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 6 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-T10

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

The participant will either 1) train with the Ekso GT exoskeleton 3 times per week for 12 weeks, 2) train with the BWS device 3 times per week for 12 weeks, or 3) continue their normal daily activities. Walking ability will be tested at 6, 12, and 24 weeks after starting the trial.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Standing/walking/mobility

Additional benefits

Arm/hand function

Bladder health/function

Bowel health

General health

Mental health and psychosocial factors

Pain

Skin health

Spasticity

Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.

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