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Effects of Mobilization Using a Powered Lower-limb Exoskeleton With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

Taiwan30 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of powered lower-limb exoskeleton-assisted training on lower limb strength, respiratory parameters, 28-day ventilator-free days, and length of hospital stay in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation admitted to a Respiratory Care Center. The goal is to provide clinical evidence for integrating rehabilitation and respiratory care in this patient population.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to maintain a seated position for at least 1 minute. * The participant or their legal representative is able to sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to follow instructions. * Intubation/tracheostomy prior to current admission. * Diagnosis of severe left heart failure. * Diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. * Unable to stand. * Complete paralysis of the lower extremities. * Presence of unhealed ulcers in the lower extremities. * Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. * Lower-limb amputation. * Severe hypertension * Severe cardiac conditions * Severe bilateral joint disorders * Severe pain while standing * Severe osteoporosis * Lower-limb fracture * Ongoing epileptic seizure

What they're measuring

manual muscle testing

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07445035

SponsorFu Jen Catholic University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Ke-Yun Chao, PhD

+886-905-301-879 C00152@mail.fjuh.fju.edu.tw

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