Improving Walking After a Lower Limb Injury Using a Custom Motorized Orthosis
ConditionLower Limb Injury
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorKessler Foundation
About this trial
The purpose of this research study is to assess the ease, convenience, and efficacy of walking when using a motor powered ankle foot orthosis (AFO) brace, in adults who have had a lower limb injury.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Have a lower limb injury greater than a year ago.
Be 18-80 years old.
Be able to stand for 30 minutes.
Have enough range of motion in my ankle to comfortably wear the AFO.
Disqualifiers
Have any joint or muscle tightness that would limit my movement while walking with the AFO.
Have any medical issue that prevents me from supporting my weight and walking (e.g. orthopedic injuries, pain, severe spasticity).
Have any medical issues that affect my unaffected side.
Have skin issues that would prevent wearing the device.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Utilization of motorized orthosis
Treatment groups
19 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Kessler Foundation
Lead sponsor
Stevens Institute of Technology
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov