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Effects of Passive Lower-limb Exoskeleton-assisted Training on Motor and Daily Function Improvements in Older Adults
Led by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · Updated on 2024-08-09
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
136 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
According to National Development Council estimation, Taiwan is about to enter a super-aged society in 2025, and health promotion for the elderly are critical issues nowadays. The age-related decline in motor function will further affect participation in activities of daily living. In addition to conventional rehabilitation training, robot-assisted training has gained acceptance in clinical rehabilitation. However, robot-assisted trainings were mostly used for motor recovery in patients with neurological disorders, and has not yet been applied to motor function training in community dwelling older adults. This study will examine the effect of passive exoskeleton-assisted gait training on motor function, daily function and self- efficacy in community dwelling older adults, so as to achieve health promotion and develop a new training approach. The purpose of this study will be to determine the comparative effects of passive exoskeleton-assisted gait training and conventional gait training on motor and daily function improvements in older adults.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Passive Lower-limb Exoskeleton-assisted Training on Motor and Daily Function Improvements in Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 60 years or older
- Normal functional range of motion in trunk and leg joints
- Ability to walk continuously for 10 minutes with or without an assistive device
- Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score greater than 24 indicating no serious cognitive impairment
You will not qualify if you...
- History of neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, or peripheral polyneuropathy
- Recent lower leg injury within 6 months or surgery within 1 year
- Taking any medications or substances that may affect gait
- Difficulty following or understanding instructions
- Currently enrolled in other rehabilitation or drug studies
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Chang Gung Memotial Hospital
Taoyuan, Guishan, Taiwan, 333
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Research Team
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Yen-Wei Chen, PhD
CONTACT
C
Ching-yi Wu, ScD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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