The Efficacy of Upper Extremity Wearable Robotic Orthosis on Improving Upper Extremity Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury

About this trial

This is a study enrolling individuals with incomplete cervical (neck area) spinal cord injuries to test the effectiveness of a powered robotic arm and hand brace (MyoPro) on arm and hand function. MyoPro is an FDA-approved assistive device that helps people with weak arms and hands perform various daily activities (feeding, moving objects, etc.) If selected, participants will be randomly assigned to participate in one of three treatment groups: 1) 6 weeks of therapy with the MyoPro in the clinic and at home; 2) 6 weeks of therapy with the MyoPro in the clinic only, using their own brace at home; and 3) 6 weeks of conventional therapy in the clinic (no MyoPro) and using their own brace at home. Participants will be tested at the beginning of the study and at the end to measure any improvements in arm and hand function, e.g. strength, range of motion, grip.