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High Intensity Training for Neurological Injury Using Overground Exoskeletons in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if it's possible to reach high cardiovascular intensity training parameters (exercise at a rate that elevates heart rate to the level recommended for improving strength and endurance) while walking in a wearable robotic exoskeleton. This study will also evaluate if exercising at high intensity will lead to improvement in walking ability. Participants in this study will be asked to attend 5 walking training sessions using Ekso exoskeleton. There will be two additional sessions, one before and one after the five training sessions. At these two sessions, study participants will be asked to participate in seated balance, walking speed and endurance tests and breathing assessments.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2021-10-06
Completion Date
2024-08-31
Last Updated
2023-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ekso
Exoskeleton walking
Locations (1)
NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann
Houston, Texas, United States