Exoskeleton Use in Acute Rehab Post Spinal Cord Injury; a Safety and Feasibility Study

Rehabilitation

General health

Online since 16 April 2024, updated 290 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 11 individuals with spinal cord injuries for less than 6 months (at or below C7) to test the safety and feasibility of using an exoskeleton on cardiovascular function. An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. If included, participants will undergo 90 min sessions of walking training with the exoskeleton, 2-3 times weekly, for 8 weeks (total of 30 hours). Final testing of blood pressure, heart rate, and walking function will be performed after approximately 2 months.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 15 years

Injury level

C7 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

≥ 6 months

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C7-S5

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

- Participants will undergo 90 min sessions of walking training with the exoskeleton, 2-3 times weekly, for 8 weeks (total of 30 hours). - Final testing of blood pressure, heart rate, and walking function will be performed after approximately 2 months.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

Pain

Skin health

Standing/walking/mobility

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

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