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The Utilization Effects of Powered Wearable Orthotics in Improving Upper Extremity Function and ADL in Persons With SCI
Led by Kessler Foundation · Updated on 2025-11-24
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
259 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. The Department of Defense is supporting this study.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Utilization Effects of Powered Wearable Orthotics in Improving Upper Extremity Function and ADL in Persons With SCI
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between ages 18-80
- Be able to activate certain muscles in arm and forearm as measured by EMG
- Diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI) at levels C1 to C8 with ASIA Impairment Scale C or D
- Be at least 1 year after injury
- Have active shoulder flexion of at least 30 degrees and abduction of at least 20 degrees
- Be medically stable
- Have sufficient learning, memory, and English communication skills to participate
- Continue all prescribed medications without dose changes
- Be able to perform functional tasks for 60 minutes with rests without excessive fatigue
- Have minimal strength in elbow muscles as determined by staff
- Have full elbow range of motion when moved by therapist
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 or older than 80
- Have excessive pain in arm, wrist, or hand limiting rehabilitation
- Have excessive spasticity in elbow or wrist
- Participate in experimental rehabilitation or drug studies
- Have nervous system disorders other than SCI
- Have difficulty following multiple-step directions
- Have severe cognitive or psychiatric problems contraindicating training
- Have skin issues or severe sensory deficits preventing safe use of MyoPro
- Be pregnant
- Have other conditions affecting safety or effectiveness of training as judged by investigators
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07052
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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