Effects of Mobilization Using a Powered Lower-limb Exoskeleton With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Physiological and Functional Adaptations Associated With Robot-assisted Lower-limb Activity in Ventilator-dependent Hospitalized Patients
Fu Jen Catholic University
30 participants
Jun 26, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of powered lower-limb exoskeleton-assisted training on lower limb strength, respiratory parameters, 28-day ventilator-free days, and length of hospital stay in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation admitted to a Respiratory Care Center. The goal is to provide clinical evidence for integrating rehabilitation and respiratory care in this patient population.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Able to maintain a seated position for at least 1 minute.
- The participant or their legal representative is able to sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria16
- Inability to follow instructions.
- Intubation/tracheostomy prior to current admission.
- Diagnosis of severe left heart failure.
- Diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders.
- Unable to stand.
- Complete paralysis of the lower extremities.
- Presence of unhealed ulcers in the lower extremities.
- Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities.
- Lower-limb amputation.
- Severe hypertension
- Severe cardiac conditions
- Severe bilateral joint disorders
- Severe pain while standing
- Severe osteoporosis
- Lower-limb fracture
- Ongoing epileptic seizure
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Interventions
regular therapy plus exoskeleton training
regular therapy
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NCT07445035