CompletedNot Applicable

Exoskeleton Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Study

Hong Kong10 participantsStarted 2022-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the effects of exoskeleton training on neurogenic bowel disorders in spinal cord injury/ disease.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. SCI/D for a duration ≥ 12 months
. Neurological level of injury (NLI) C4 to L3 as defined in the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ISNCSCI) 2019 revision
. Bowel opening via anal route or stoma
. Stable medical condition
. Stable mental condition
. No active painful musculoskeletal problems like fracture, infection, pressure injury, contracture or uncontrolled spasticity
. Age ≥ 18 years old
. Body height 150 - 188cm

Exclusion criteria

. Unstable cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions
. Untreated thromboembolic events
. Untreated psychiatric disorders

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The change in Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction (NBD) score in International SCI bowel function basic data set (version 2.0)

Timeframe: Week 0 (Pre-training), Week 8, , Week 16, week 24

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05176327

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

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