Status:
UNKNOWN
Impact of Reverse vs. Forward ICARE Training Interventions
Lead Sponsor:
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Conditions:
Neurological Injury
Neurological Diseases or Conditions
Eligibility:
All Genders
7+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to determine if training in both the forward and reverse modes on the ICARE (motor-assisted elliptical) contributes to improvements in gait and cardiorespiratory fitness.
Detailed Description
A growing number of facilities are using the robotic ICARE, a motor-assisted elliptical, to improve walking and fitness in individuals with physical disabilities. The device promotes movements emulati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Walking dysfunction from a neurologic injury or illness (e.g. stroke, brain injury, incomplete spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy);
- Able to stand (with or without a standing frame) for at least 5 minutes at a time;
- Able to follow simple commands; and
- Possess adequate judgment or communication skills to safely use the ICARE trainer.
Exclusion
- Currently enrolled in an existing physical or occupational therapy program or an exercise program for their legs;
- Orthopedic conditions (such as bone fractures/breaks) that haven't healed;
- Unstable cardiac or respiratory conditions that would prohibit safe exercise;
- Pregnant or think they may be pregnant, given unknown but potential risk of vigorous exercise to the mother and/or the unborn fetus; and/or
- Experience self-reported pain that inhibits walking/exercise ability.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03480581
Start Date
June 1 2018
End Date
July 1 2024
Last Update
August 14 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68506