The Effects of a Powered Knee Orthosis on Gait Kinematics of Children With Knee Extension Deficiency
About this trial
This trial is enrolling 5 individuals between 5-19 years old with incomplete spinal cord injury to test the effect of a custom knee orthoses (the Agilik) on knee movement and walking function in individuals with crouch gait. If included, participants will undergo seven study visits over a period of 2 months. The first 2 visits will include brace customization and familiarization with the device (2-4 hours each). During the next 6 weeks (visits 3-6), participants will undergo 2-hour walking training sessions with the Agilik attached to their legs using straps. Final testing of knee movement and walking function will be performed at the 7th/last visit.
Included participants
What’s involved
Type
Details
- participants will undergo seven study visits over a period of 2 months. - The first 2 visits will include brace customization and familiarization with the device (2-4 hours each). - During the next 6 weeks (visits 3-6), participants will undergo 2-hour walking training sessions with the Agilik attached to their legs using straps. - Final testing of knee movement and walking function will be performed at the 7th/last visit.
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.
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Learn more- Trial recruitment status
- Ended
- Trial start date
- 6 May 2022
- Organisation
- University of British Columbia
- Trial recruitment status
- Ended
- Trial start date
- 6 May 2022
- Organisation
- University of British Columbia
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