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Robotic Knee Orthosis-assisted Walking in CP
Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
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 energy consumption. Agilik is one such device intended for children with neurological disorders. However, Agilik is relatively new, and its efficacy in children with CP is unknown. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of Agilik as an assistive device for children with CP and crouch gait. In this pilot study, ten children with CP, GMFCS level II, and crouch gait will walk with Agilik under the supervision of a physical therapist. Assessments of walking with AFO and Agilik will evaluate the efficacy of the device. The pilot study will assess if Agilik decreases crouch and improves gait characteristics in children with CP.
Official title: A Pilot Study to Examine the Effect of a Powered Knee Orthosis on Crouch Gait in Cerebral Palsy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2025-02-10
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
RKO-assisted walking in children with CP
The investigators will assess walking in each of the following conditions: shod (shoes or shoes + AFO) and RKO-assisted (shoes + RKO), to achieve the following: (1) Evaluate the effect of RKO, compared to shod upon endurance in children with CP at GMFCS level II, and (2) Evaluate the effect of RKO, compared to shod, upon temporal-spatial parameters, lower limb sagittal joint kinematics, and muscle EMG in children with CP at GMFCS level II.
Locations (1)
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, United States