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Powered Orthoses

powered orthosis for Cerebral Palsy

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Northern Arizona University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
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.
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measured at the pre (day 1) and post (day 4) gait training assessments
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial looks to improve mobility for those with movement disorders by testing out new powered orthoses.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You can participate in the study if you are either healthy or have difficulty walking due to a neurological condition such as stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, or cerebral palsy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measured at the pre (day 1) and post (day 4) gait training assessments
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measured at the pre (day 1) and post (day 4) gait training assessments for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Walking Speed
The Metabolic Energy Required to Walk
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Cadence
Change in Muscle Activity Variance Ratio
Change in Stride Length

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Gait Training with Exoskeleton AssistanceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Gait training with ankle exoskeleton assistance. All participants received high frequency gait training followed by a washout period then low frequency gait training.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
powered orthosis
2019
Completed Early Phase 1
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH
1,952 Previous Clinical Trials
2,660,838 Total Patients Enrolled
29 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
8,757 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Northern Arizona UniversityLead Sponsor
31 Previous Clinical Trials
6,611 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
140 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy

Media Library

Powered Orthosis (Powered Orthoses) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04119063 — Phase < 1
Cerebral Palsy Research Study Groups: Gait Training with Exoskeleton Assistance
Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial 2023: Powered Orthosis Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04119063 — Phase < 1
Powered Orthosis (Powered Orthoses) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04119063 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Who qualifies to pursue participation in this medical experiment?

"This clinical trial is seeking 30 individuals between the ages of 5 and 75 who possess cerebral palsy. In addition, applicants must meet the following conditions: a healthy volunteer or a diagnosis of a neurologically-based walking disorder due to stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, or cerebral palsy; able to understand and follow simple commands based on parental report and observation during examination; verbal assent if possible; age within specified range; ability to walk at least 30 feet with/without an assistive device (GMFCS Level I-III for those with CP)."

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What is the current enrollment count for this research project?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this medical experiment is actively recruiting participants, having initially been posted on January 18th 2017 and last edited on April 4th 2022. A total of 30 people are needed to enroll from a single site."

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Is the enrollment criteria for this study inclusive of individuals beyond 50 years old?

"The trial's requirements stipulate that the youngest participant must be at least 5 years old and the oldest may not exceed 75."

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Are there opportunities for volunteers to join this experiment?

"The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this trial is currently searching for participants. It was initially published on January 18th 2017, and just recently updated on April 4th 2022."

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~1 spots leftby Mar 2025