Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Powered-Knee Exoskeleton Assist on Stair Climbing in Acute CVA
Lead Sponsor:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Collaborating Sponsors:
U.S. Department of Education
Conditions:
Stroke, Acute
Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 indiv...
Detailed Description
Participants will be randomized into one of two groups. Group 1 will wear the exoskeleton device while completing all training sessions. Group 2 will not wear the exoskeleton device during training se...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient in the inpatient rehabilitation setting
- less that 3 months post-hemorrhagic or ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- No previous diagnosis or treatment for CVA
- Acute inpatient rehabilitation discharge goal of stair negotiation
- 18 years of age or older
- Waist and leg circumference and lower extremity lengths appropriate for a comfortable and safe fit in the Keeogo study device
- Medical clearance from a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALAB) inpatient physician
Exclusion
- Unwilling to participate
- Unable to provide autonomous consent due to cognitive or communication impairment
- Legally blind
- Pregnant or lactating
- Skin condition that contraindicates use of orthotics or support braces
- History of multiple CVA
- History of any additional neuropathology diagnosis, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 30 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03264235
Start Date
August 30 2017
End Date
August 30 2023
Last Update
January 25 2024
Active Locations (2)
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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611