Evaluating the effects of a single session of robotic gait training with Trexo
Evaluating and Improving Robot Assisted Gait Training
This study is testing how a single session of robotic walking training with the Trexo device can help people with physical disabilities, like cerebral palsy, improve their walking ability and overall activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Calgary Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Calgary, Alberta) |
| Trial ID | NCT06407219 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the impacts of a single session of robotic gait training using the Trexo device on individuals with physical disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy or other developmental disabilities. The research will explore how different settings of the Trexo robotic gait trainer affect various outcomes such as physical activity, walking ability, brain activity, spasticity, and fatigue. Participants will first undergo a fitting and familiarization session with the device before engaging in follow-up sessions to evaluate the effects of different training modes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals under 150 lbs and shorter than 5'7'' who have impaired walking ability due to neurological or muscular disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who exceed the weight or height limits or have medical contraindications to weight bearing will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for individuals with mobility impairments, leading to improved walking ability and overall physical activity.
How similar studies have performed: While early robotic gait training has shown benefits, the specific impacts of different settings on rehabilitation outcomes are still being explored, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to fit into the Trexo robotic gait trainer (\<150 lbs., \<5'7"). * Has impaired ability to walk due to a neurological or muscular disorder. Exclusion Criteria: * \>150 lbs. * \>5'6" tall * Medical contraindication to weight bearing (ie. recent orthopedic surgery)
Where this trial is running
Calgary, Alberta
- Alberta Children's Hospital — Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth G Condliffe, MD, PhD — University of Calgary
- Study coordinator: PONI Lab
- Email: poni.lab@ucalgary.ca
- Phone: 4039555528
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.