Evaluating Wearable Robotic Assistance on Gait

Completed · Early Phase 1

Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy

In brief

The overarching goal of this study is to improve mobility in individuals with movement disorders through advances in wearable assistance (i.e. powered orthoses).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04119063

Run by

Northern Arizona University

People needed

6

Starts

2019-09-08

Expected to finish

2022-11-20

Last updated by the study team

2024-01-10

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 5 and 35 years old, inclusive.
• Either a healthy volunteer or a diagnosis of a neurologically-based walking disorder due to stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, or cerebral palsy.
• Must be able to understand and follow simple directions based on parent report and clinical observation during the history and physical examination.
• Able to provide verbal assent, if appropriate. If the participant is non-verbal, parental interpretation of gesticulation for assent will be used.
• The ability to read and understand English.
• Able to walk at least 30 feet with or without a walking aid (GMFCS Level I-III for individuals with cerebral palsy)

You may not qualify if…

• Any neurological, musculoskeletal or cardiorespiratory injury, health condition ( including pregnancy), or diagnosis other than stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease or cerebral palsy that would affect the ability to walk as directed for short periods of time.

Where it is running

• Northern Arizona University — Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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