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The Effects of Incorporated Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Ekso™ powered exoskeleton and Standard of care for Spinal Cord Injuries and Inpatient. Completed, enrolled 32 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to test the effect of early exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) training (combined into regular acute inpatient rehabilitation (AIR)) on improving functional recovery and reducing pain and inflammation. Powered exoskeletons are a technology that offer standing and walking for certain persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) who meet the using indication of the device and have been used in the chronic SCI population with positive benefits in ability to move, daily function (such as bathing and dressing), body composition (such as lean and fat tissue mass), and quality of life (QOL). Despite the potential for EAW to promote functional recovery and reduce secondary medical complications (such as urinary tract infections and pain), no reports exist on the use of exoskeletons in AIR.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Powered exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) for early training
Participants will receive standard of care of acute inpatient rehabilitation.