The Utilization Effects of Powered Wearable Orthotics in Improving Upper Extremity Function and ADL in Persons With SCI

Technology
Arm/hand function
Online since 25 June 2024, updated 106 days ago

About this trial

This trial is enrolling 60 individuals with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury to test the effect of an exoskeleton on upper extremity function. This exoskeleton, MyoPro, is an externally worn powered robotic device which assists elbow and hand function. If included, participants will receive either conventional therapy or MyoPro training for 6 weeks in-clinic, and another 6 weeks at home. Final testing of upper extremity function will be performed after 36 weeks.

Included participants

Gender
All
Age
18 - 80 years
Injury level
C1 - C8
  • Severity (AIS)?
  • AIS-C
    AIS-D
    Time since injury
    ≥ 1 year
    Healthy volunteers
    No
    C1-C8
    Additionally, participants must
    NOT have history of nervous system disorder other than SCI

    What’s involved

    Type

    Technology

    Details

    - Participants will receive either conventional therapy or MyoPro training for 6 weeks in-clinic and another 6 weeks at home. - The MyoPro is an externally worn powered robotic device which assists elbow and hand function. - Final testing of upper extremity function will be performed after 36 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.

    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.

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    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 15 Oct 2023
    • Organisation
    • Kessler Foundation
    • Trial recruitment status
    • Recruiting
    • Trial start date
    • 15 Oct 2023
    • Organisation
    • Kessler Foundation

    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