Effectiveness of Robot-assisted Upper-limb Exercise in Cervical SCI

Technology

Arm/hand function

Online since 15 January 2024, updated 183 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 30 individuals with cervical spinal cord injury to test if the addition of robot-assisted upper-limb exercise on arm and hand function to standard rehabilitation improves function compared to standard rehabilitation. If included, participants will receive either: a) standard occupational therapy five times a week for 90 minutes; or b) standard occupational therapy in addition to two types of robot-assisted exercises: five sessions for fingers and hand, and five sessions for general upper extremity movement. Final testing of upper-limb function will be performed after 3 weeks.

Included participants

Gender

All

Age

≥ 18 years

Injury level

C1 - C8

Severity (AIS)?

Time since injury

All

Healthy volunteers

C1-C8

Additionally, participants must

Able to move unloaded upper limbs

What’s involved

Type

Technology

Details

- Participants will receive either standard occupational therapy five times per week (90 minutes) or the same standard occupational therapy in addition to five sessions each of two types of robot-assisted exercises (30 minutes) . - The latter are exercises for fingers and hand using Amadeo, a specialized device, and arm exercises using Armeo Spring, an exoskeleton. - An exoskeleton is an externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 3 weeks.

Potential benefits

Main benefits

Arm/hand function

Additional benefits

General health

Standing/walking/mobility

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

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