Patient-centered Assessment of the Effects of Powered Exoskeleton Use in People With Spinal Cord Injury

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 18 individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries (above T5) to test the effect of using an exoskeleton (externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement) on quality of life. If included, participants will undergo either: 1) exoskeleton use at home for 24 months; or 2) an intense 1-week exoskeleton training session in a clinical setting, every three months. Every six months, all participants (both home and clinical settings) will attend a single-day session consisting of walking activities with the exoskeleton, compilation of questionnaires, and physical examinations made by a physiatrist. Final testing will be performed after 24 months.