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Analysis of Human Movement With Assistive Devices
Led by Orthocare Innovations, LLC · Updated on 2023-10-10
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
O
Orthocare Innovations, LLC
Lead Sponsor
E
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how individuals with limb weakness, limb paralysis, limb loss, or movement disorders move in various settings using different assistive devices and technologies. The study aims to understand how these devices impact human movement to improve technology and prepare for commercialization. Participants include both nondisabled individuals and those with disabilities who use assistive devices such as prostheses and orthoses. The study compares participants using their usual assistive devices or no device with those using investigational or commercially available devices, including prosthetic knees, ankles, feet, and ankle-foot orthoses. Activities are categorized into movement analysis in the laboratory and outside it, usability testing, and focus groups. Participants may complete different combinations of these activities, possibly more than once. During the study, participants will undergo various movement tests including walking speed, sit-to-stand timing, and the Timed Up and Go test, both with and without assistive devices. Assessments are collected at baseline and immediately after acclimating to the intervention. Participants’ perceptions are recorded, and safety during treadmill use is ensured. The study’s involvement varies per individual and includes multiple assessments to evaluate assistive technology impact on mobility.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Analysis of Human Movement With Assistive Devices
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 90 years
- For nondisabled participants: bilateral normal range of motion
- Able to perform various movement activities
- Able to communicate and write perceptions in English
- Able to provide written informed consent
- If using a treadmill during testing, able to walk independently and safely on it
- For participants with disability: medically stable with stable balance
- Has a condition causing limb weakness, paralysis, limb loss, or movement disorders
- Able to safely complete tested movements and use assistive devices
You will not qualify if you...
- Health issues or other problems limiting participation or representing mixed disabilities
- Pregnancy
- Unable to read or understand English
- Transportation or scheduling issues that affect participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single session on study day
Participants use their normal or investigational assistive devices while performing movement activities to analyze human movement.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Orthocare Innovations, LLC
Edmonds, Washington, United States, 98020
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Adam Arabian, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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