This trial is enrolling 18 individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries (above T5) to test the effect of using an exoskeleton (externally worn powered robotic device to assist movement) on quality of life. If included, participants will undergo either: 1) exoskeleton use at home for 24 months; or 2) an intense 1-week exoskeleton training session in a clinical setting, every three months. Every six months, all participants (both home and clinical settings) will attend a single-day session consisting of walking activities with the exoskeleton, compilation of questionnaires, and physical examinations made by a physiatrist. Final testing will be performed after 24 months.
Type
Details
Participants will undergo either - 1) exoskeleton use at home for 24 months - 2) an intense 1-week exoskeleton training session in a clinical setting, every three months. - Every six months, all individuals (both home and clinical setting) will attend a single-day session consisting of walking activities with the exoskeleton, compilation of questionnaires, sub-maximal effort test with arm-ergometer, and physical examinations made by a physiatrist.
Main benefits
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Additional benefits
Pain
Spasticity
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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