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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 individuals with neurological disorders. However, Agilik is relatively new, and its efficacy in individuals with CP is unknown. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effectiveness of Agilik as an assistive device for individuals with CP and crouch gait. In this pilot study, ten individuals with CP, GMFCS levels I and II, and crouch gait will walk with Agilik under the supervision of a physical therapist. Assessments of walking with shoes or AFO and Agilik will evaluate the efficacy of the device. The pilot study will assess if Agilik decreases crouch and improves gait characteristics in individuals 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 - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2025-02-10
Completion Date
2026-04-25
Last Updated
2026-06-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
RKO-assisted walking in individuals with CP
The investigators will assess walking in each of the following conditions: shod (shoes or shoes+AFO) and RKO-assisted (shoes+RKO or shoes+AFO+RKO), to achieve the following: (1) Evaluate the effect of RKO, compared to shod upon endurance in individuals with CP at GMFCS levels I and II, and (2) Evaluate the effect of RKO, compared to shod, upon temporal-spatial parameters, lower limb sagittal joint kinematics, and muscle EMG in individuals with CP at GMFCS levels I and II.
Locations (1)
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, United States