Exoskeleton and Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation

General health

Online since 3 November 2021, updated 1283 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries to test using a powered robotic exoskeleton (EKSO) to improve cardiovascular health and walking function. Powered exoskeletons allow persons with SCI to experience standing and walking. Researchers want to see if the assisted movements also decrease spasticity, improve bowel function, or provide psychological benefits. This study will assess cardiovascular performance, e.g., blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen consumption, as well as energy consumption and body composition parameters. Walking time, distance and speed will be measured. Participants will train by walking in the robotic suits for an hour once or twice a week for 12 weeks.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

18 - 70 years

Injury level

C1 - S5

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-A

AIS-B

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

1 year - 70 years

Injury type

Traumatic

Non-traumatic

Healthy volunteers

C1-S5

Additionally, participants must

be less than 220 lbs (100 kg) due to EKSO restrictions

What’s involved

Type

Rehabilitation

Details

Training session for one or twice a week for 12 weeks in a powered exoskeleton (EKSO). The walking time with the robotic suit will be 1 hour per session.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

General health

Additional benefits

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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