RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06887764

Robotic Knee Orthosis-assisted Walking in CP

A Pilot Study to Examine the Effect of a Powered Knee Orthosis on Crouch Gait in Cerebral Palsy

Sponsor

Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Feb 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy (CP)Crouch Gait

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called RKO-assisted walking in children with CP for people with cerebral palsy (cp) and crouch gait. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 8 Years to 17 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICERKO-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.