CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Powered-Knee Exoskeleton Assist on Stair Climbing in Acute CVA

United States15 participantsStarted 2017-08-30

Plain-language summary

Hypothesis/Specific Aims: The purpose of this research study is to determine if using an exoskeleton during stair climbing training will result in an improved ability to walk and climb stairs in individuals affected by recent stroke as compared to stair climbing training without an exoskeleton.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient in the inpatient rehabilitation setting * less that 3 months post-hemorrhagic or ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) * No previous diagnosis or treatment for CVA * Acute inpatient rehabilitation discharge goal of stair negotiation * 18 years of age or older * Waist and leg circumference and lower extremity lengths appropriate for a comfortable and safe fit in the Keeogo study device * Medical clearance from a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALAB) inpatient physician Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to participate * Unable to provide autonomous consent due to cognitive or communication impairment * Legally blind * Pregnant or lactating * Skin condition that contraindicates use of orthotics or support braces * History of multiple CVA * History of any additional neuropathology diagnosis, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury

What they're measuring

Change in Timed Stair Climb Test speed from baseline

Timeframe: Initial Visit (Week 1); Post testing (Week 2)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03264235

SponsorShirley Ryan AbilityLab

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-30

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