Status:
UNKNOWN
Reciprocating Gait Orthoses for Paraplegia Patients
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Conditions:
Myelomeningocele
Spinal Cord Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Ambulation would bring many physiological and psychological benefits and getting up and walking has been a dream for paraplegia patients.The reciprocating gait orthoses (RGOs) for paraplegics particul...
Detailed Description
Background: Ambulation is a rehabilitation priority for many paraplegic patients, either for the psychological reasons or with the aim to achieve partial or full independence. It also provides the the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- myelomeningocele or spinal cord injured patients at neurological level of T10-L2).
- they should be walking with RGO for at least 30 meters (assistant device if needed).
Exclusion
- spasticity, contractures, and recurrent lower limb injuries
- other neuromuscular disease
- insufficient walking ability
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02227407
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
January 1 2016
Last Update
August 28 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan