The trial is enrolling individuals with neurological or neuromuscular disease (including spinal cord injuries) to test the effect of a powered knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) on walking ability. In this study, a powered KAFO (Nomad) is worn externally to assist knee movements. If included, participants will train at home with: 1) the Nomad KAFO for 3 months; and 2) their own traditional assistive device for 3 months. The order of training (Nomad first or traditional device first) will be random. Testing of walking ability, mobility, balance, frequency of falls, and quality of life will be performed after 3 months of post-training home use of each device.
Type
Details
- Home-based training with the Nomad KAFO for 3 months. - Home-based training with traditional assistive device for 3 months. - The order of training (Nomad first or traditional device first) will be random. - Final testing of walking ability will be performed 3 months after the home-based training sessions for each device.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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