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Comparing Functional Outcomes in Individuals Using Micro-processor Controlled Orthosis Versus Stance Control Orthosis
Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Summary
The study will specifically evaluate the potential of the C-Brace to improve the functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with lower extremity impairments due to neurologic or neuromuscular disease, orthopedic disease or trauma, as compared to the stance control orthosis.
Official title: Micro-processor Controlled Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (C-Brace) Versus Stance-control Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (SCO): Functional Outcomes in Individuals With Lower Extremity Impairment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2014-02
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
C-brace
The participant will receive 6 sessions of training over a one month period in using the C-brace in all levels of functional gait. The participant will then continue use of the C-brace for one month following training. The C-Brace from Otto Bock is an orthosis that controls throughout stance and swing phases of gait with a micro-processor (MP) controlled knee.
Stance control orthosis
The participant will receive 6 sessions of training over a one month period in using his current stance control knee-ankle-foot orthosis (SCO) in all levels of functional gait. The participant will then continue use of the SCO for one month following training. The SCO controls the knee by maintaining it straight and extended during the stance phase of gait.
Locations (1)
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States