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 179 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

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.

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