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The Effect of Powered-Knee Exoskeleton Assist on Stair Climbing in Acute CVA

NCT03264235 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2024-01-25

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Summary

Hypothesis/Specific Aims: The purpose of this research study is to determine if using an exoskeleton during stair climbing training will result in an improved ability to walk and climb stairs in individuals affected by recent stroke as compared to stair climbing training without an exoskeleton.

Conditions

  • Stroke, Acute
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic

Interventions

DEVICE

Keeogo

Keeogo is a computer-controlled lower extremity motorized orthosis worn over the user's hips and legs. The controller box contains sensors that supply information about the kinematics and the kinetics of the user's lower extremities and includes software that recognizes the user's mobility intentions. The system is powered by a lithium-polymer battery. The leg brace assembly is mainly comprised of the actuator, the electronic boards, hip joint, and soft goods (cuffs, belts) for affixing the assembly to the user's legs. The waist belt comes in various sizes adapted to each wearer, and adds additional support of the device on the user. Keeogo does not initiate any movement but waits for the user's lead. Once the user makes the first move, Keeogo assists according to the activity. The individual must be able to initiate and terminate steps.

OTHER

Traditional Stair Training

Individuals will participate in traditional stair training physical therapy for the same duration of time as Group 1.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • U.S. Department of Education

    collaborator FED

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD · Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-08-30
Primary Completion
2023-08-30
Completion
2023-08-30
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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