Exoskeleton for Parkinson's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will evaluate whether a wearable robotic exoskeleton can improve mobility, balance, and walking in healthy older adults and in individuals living with Parkinson's disease, populations at high risk of falls and mobility limitations. Participants will attend two laboratory sessions. The first session includes clinical assessments, fitting and familiarization with the exoskeleton, and interviews to explore user perceptions. The second session involves performing functional mobility tasks (e.g., walking, standing, turning) with and without the exoskeleton and under different assistance levels, while movement is measured using wearable sensors.
The study will assess the immediate effects of the exoskeleton on mobility, compare assistance levels, identify which participants benefit most, and explore user experience and acceptability. Findings will help inform the development and implementation of assistive technologies to support mobility in healthy aging and in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Session 1: Familiarization and Baseline Assessment
Participants undergo clinical assessments, fitting and familiarization with the exoskeleton, and participate in interviews to explore user perceptions.
Session 2: Functional Mobility Testing
Participants perform functional mobility tasks with and without the exoskeleton under different assistance levels, while movement is measured using wearable sensors.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Exoskeleton
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The effect of the exoskeleton on mobility will be evaluated under six different conditions: (1) without the exoskeleton (pre), (2) preferred assistance, (3) low assistance, (4) high assistance, (5) neutral assistance, and (6) without the exoskeleton (post). The order of conditions 2 to 5 will be randomized. All participants will undergo all six conditions.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais
Lead Sponsor
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