Robotic Exoskeleton With Functional Electrical Stimulation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
About this trial
This trial is recruiting people with spinal cord injuries to test the effect of a powered robotic exoskeleton (Ekso), in combination with electrical stimulation applied through skin surface electrodes to leg muscles (functional electrical stimulation - FES). Participants will undergo walking training with and without the exoskeleton and FES of key leg muscles. The investigators want to see if using these technologies will affect recovery of sensation and muscle activity below the level of the injury, including the ability to walk.
Included participants
Traumatic
Ischemia
What’s involved
Type
Details
The participant will undergo walking training with and without the Ekso device and FES of the key leg muscles.
Potential benefits
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
General health
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.
Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 1 Jan 2016
- Organisation
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- Trial recruitment status
- Unknown
- Trial start date
- 1 Jan 2016
- Organisation
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
About this trial
Included participants
What’s involved
Potential benefits
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