Assessment of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 19 April 2023, updated 643 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling individuals with incomplete cervical spinal cord injuries to test the effect of a commercial upper limb robotic exoskeleton (Myomo) on arm and hand function. An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. If included, participants will undergo a 12-week rehabilitation program with three to four 45-minute sessions per week in addition to their usual care and rehabilitation. Final testing of arm and hand function, strength, range of motion, and spasticity will be performed after 12 weeks.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C5 - C8

Severity (AIS)?

AIS-C

AIS-D

Time since injury

All

Healthy volunteers

C5-C8

Additionally, participants must

Have some preservation of hand sensation

Have some volitional movement at the shoulder

Have grade 1-2 elbow flexion/extension strength

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- 12-week rehabilitation program with three to four 45-minute sessions per week in addition to their usual care and rehabilitation. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 12 weeks.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

Spasticity

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

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