Home Use of Agilik Powered Orthosis to Improve Walking and Endurance in Children with Cerebral Palsy

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether using the Agilik powered orthosis for two months can improve knee extension and endurance in children with Cerebral Palsy who have a crouch gait. It also seeks to understand the safety of the Agilik device. The study compares children using the Agilik powered exoskeleton at home with those receiving standard therapy to see if the device helps with walking ability. Participants in the intervention group will use the Agilik orthosis at home for two months, practicing walking with the device for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. The control group will undergo standard therapy. The study includes visits to a clinic at the start, after three months, and again one month later to assess progress and safety. During the study, researchers will measure endurance and knee extension during walking at the beginning, after three months, and after four months. They will also assess joint range of motion, muscle length, spasticity, walking speed, posture, motor abilities, gait pattern, self-perceived performance in daily life, and balance. For those using the Agilik device, usability, acceptability, and behavioral engagement will be evaluated after treatment. Participants are monitored over several months with clinic visits to understand outcomes and safety.

Clinical Improvement Due to the Home Use of Agilik in Children With Cerebral Palsy