The Utilization Effects of Powered Wearable Orthotics in Improving Upper Extremity Function and ADL in Persons With SCI
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorKessler Foundation
About this trial
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. The Department of Defense is supporting this study.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Be between ages 18-80
Be able to activate certain muscles in my arm and forearm on my own a sufficient amount as measured by EMG amplitude. This will be determined by the study OT/PT.
Be diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI) with level C1-C8 and ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) C or D, as determined by study staff. If I have not had an exam to determine my injury level and impairment scale recently, I may participate in an examination of my sensation and strength in my arms, legs, trunk and rectum as was done in the hospital soon after my injury.
Be at least 1-year post injury
Disqualifiers
Be younger than 18 years old or older than 80
Have excessive pain in my arm, wrist, or hand that limits providing rehabilitation
Have excessive spasticity in my elbow or wrist, as determined by study staff
Be participating in any experimental rehabilitation or drug studies
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- MyoMo
- conventional therapy
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov