Status:
RECRUITING
Robotic Knee Orthosis-assisted Walking in CP
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Conditions:
Crouch Gait
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Robotic exoskeletons are becoming increasingly accepted to provide upright mobility in individuals with neurological disorders. These devices can assist in overcoming gravitational forces and reduce e...
Detailed Description
Robotic knee orthosis (RKO) can assist with voluntary knee extension and potentially reduce crouch/flexed-knee gait, but the efficacy of this technology in children with CP is unknown. This study aims...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at GMFCS level II
- Exhibits crouch gait
- Between 8 to 17 years of age
- Hip flexion contracture less than 5 degrees
- Knee flexion contracture less than 20 degrees when measured in prone with hips extended
- Thigh-foot angle is between 10 degrees (internal) to 25 degrees (external) in prone
- Can walk a minimum distance of 10 meters without stopping
Exclusion
- Plantarflexion contracture, when measured in neutral foot alignment
- No other neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiorespiratory health conditions or injuries
- The presence of any cognitive impairment that could limit the ability to understand, follow simple directions, and inform when in pain
- Inability to participate in the study because of recent orthopedic surgery (within twelve months) or botox intervention (within six months)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 10 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06887764
Start Date
February 10 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
March 20 2025
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Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, United States, 10021