Actively Recruiting
Leg Stretching Using an Exoskeleton on Demand for People With Spasticity
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-02-23
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
37 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
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Syracuse University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research study is to develop a protocol using a fully wearable, portable lower-limb exoskeleton for improving leg and walking function in people with movement disorders. The study investigates the effects of wearing the device during a set of experiments including leg stretching, treadmill walking and overground walking in muscle activity, joint motion, and gait performance. The goal is to develop an effective lower-limb strategy to restore lost leg function (e.g., range of motion) and gait ability, and improve quality of life in people with movement deficits following a neurological disorder.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Leg Stretching Using an Exoskeleton on Demand for People With Spasticity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Veteran individuals with spasticity due to spinal cord injury at least 6 months post injury
- Able to provide informed consent and report age, gender, and neurological condition
- Neurologically stable for more than 6 months after spinal cord injury
- Able to wear the device and sensors, provide written consent, and follow instructions
You will not qualify if you...
- Have any neurological disorder other than spinal cord injury
- Are currently pregnant
- Weigh 300 pounds or more
- Experienced hip or knee pain limiting mobility in the past 2-3 weeks
- Not fully recovered from recent surgery, joint injury, muscle strain, or extreme muscle soreness
- Taking medications affecting bone metabolism, muscle strength, or cardiovascular function
- Have illnesses causing high fever, high blood pressure, or high heart rate
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210-2716
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Steven W Brose
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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