This is a trial to test the feasibility and effect of an externally worn powered robotic device (H-MEX exoskeleton) to assist and improve the walking gait of individuals with spinal cord injury. If included, the participant will undergo gait training with the powered H-MEX, 3 times a week, for 10 weeks. Functional assessments will be performed before, after 5 weeks of training, and after 10 weeks of training. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), an imaging technique to assess bone mass density, will be performed before and after the training intervention.
Ischemia
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
Gait training with the H-MEX powered exoskeleton, 3 times a week, for 10 weeks. Functional walking assessments will be performed before, after 5 weeks of training, and after 10 weeks of training. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), an imaging technique to assess bone mass density, will be performed before and after the training intervention.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Bone health
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Mechanism of action
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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