Evaluating human movement with assistive devices
Analysis of Human Movement With Assistive Devices
This study tests how well different assistive devices help people with limb weakness or paralysis move around in everyday situations.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Orthocare Innovations, LLC Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Edmonds, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT05729061 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates how individuals with limb weakness, paralysis, or loss interact with various assistive devices in different settings. The study involves movement analysis both in laboratory and real-world environments to understand the impact of these technologies on mobility. Participants will engage in activities using devices like prosthetic knees and ankles, as well as orthoses, to assess usability and effectiveness. The findings aim to improve assistive technologies and prepare them for commercialization.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 18-90 with limb weakness, paralysis, limb loss, or movement disorders who are medically stable and can perform various movement activities.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have confounding health issues, or cannot communicate effectively in English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to enhanced assistive devices that significantly improve mobility and quality of life for individuals with movement disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in evaluating assistive devices, indicating that this approach is supported by previous research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria for Nondisabled Participants: * Age 18 - 90 years * Has bilateral normal range of motion * Able to perform a variety of movement activities * Able to communicate and write individual perceptions in English * Able to provide written informed consent * Participants that will use a treadmill during data collection must also be able to walk independently and safely on a treadmill Exclusion Criteria for Nondisabled Participants: * Health issues (e.g., confounding injury, musculoskeletal, or cognitive) or other issues (e.g., transportation or schedule issues) that limit effective participation and/or may not represent a nondisabled condition * Pregnancy * Not able to read and understand English Inclusion Criteria for Participants with a Disability: * Age 18 - 90 years * Has a condition or diagnosis that results in limb weakness, limb paralysis, limb loss, or movement disorders * Medically stable * Has stable balance * Able to perform a variety of movement activities * Able to communicate and write individual perceptions in English * Able to provide written informed consent * Participants that will use a treadmill during data collection must also be able to walk independently and safely on a treadmill * Able to safely complete the movements being tested and/or safely use the assistive devices being tested Exclusion Criteria for Participants with a Disability: * Health issues (e.g., confounding injury, musculoskeletal, or cognitive) or other issues (e.g., transportation or schedule issues) that limit effective participation and/or may result in mixed effects of multiple sources of disability * Pregnancy * Not able to read and understand English
Where this trial is running
Edmonds, Washington
- Orthocare Innovations, LLC — Edmonds, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adam Arabian, PhD — Orthocare Innovations, LLC
- Study coordinator: Adam Arabian, PhD
- Email: arabian@orthocareinnovations.com
- Phone: 425-771-0797
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.