Algorithmic-Based Evaluation and Treatment Approach for Robotic Gait Training

Technology
Standing/walking/mobility
Online since 3 November 2021, updated 896 days ago

About this trial

This trial is recruiting individuals with spinal cord injuries to evaluate three wearable robotic exoskeleton devices. The main goal is to see which device (Ekso, ReWalk and Rex) best improves walking. Participants will receive training with each of the devices. Based on performance data, the study will develop a set of rules (or algorithms) that will more specifically determine which type of exoskeleton is best suited for different types of SCI. Each training session will be scheduled for one hour, based on movements that reflect walking activities associated with daily living. Functional assessments will be done before and after each session.

Included participants

Gender
All
Age
18 - 99 years
Injury level
C1 - S5
  • Severity (AIS)?
  • AIS-A
    AIS-B
    AIS-C
    AIS-D
    Time since injury
    6 months - 99 years
  • Injury type
  • Traumatic

    Non-traumatic

    Healthy volunteers
    Yes
    C1-S5
    Additionally, participants must
    be less than 220 pounds, due to the restrictions for the devices

    What’s involved

    Type

    Technology

    Details

    Up to 15 training sessions per each of the three devices. A session includes the outcome measurement assessment. The total time can be around 14-20 weeks per device in Houston.

    Potential benefits

    Main benefits

    Standing/walking/mobility

    Additional benefits

    Bone health

    General health

    Spasticity

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

    Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder

    Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.

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    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 1 Mar 2016
    • Organisation
    • The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 1 Mar 2016
    • Organisation
    • The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

    Wings for Life supports SCITrialsFinder

    Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.

    Learn more