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Development & Evaluation of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle(PAM) for Patients With Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFO)

Pakistan4 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs), inspired by the structure and function of natural muscles, offer a lightweight and adaptable solution compared to traditional rigid Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFOs).

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of droop foot * Ability to tolerate pneumatic pressure * Sufficient muscle strength activation Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to materials used in device fabrication * Severe muscle weakness preventing activation * Uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy.

What they're measuring

Functional Mobility

Timeframe: 12 months

Range of motion (ROM)

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06438835

SponsorSuperior University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-01

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