Evaluation of a Structurally Suitable Neck Exoskeleton in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Structural Suitability of a Robotic Neck Exoskeleton to Restore Head Movements in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
University of Utah
10 participants
Sep 6, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The investigators will evaluate a new powered neck exoskeleton in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to understand whether this device allows adequate head range of motion and achieves satisfaction from users. In this small cross-sectional device feasibility study, participants will be enrolled from the ALS clinic at the University of Utah Hospital. After obtaining written consent, participants will perform tasks using the neck exoskeleton. Tasks include computerized tracking tasks and simulated activities of daily living. Breaks will be added between tasks to avoid fatigue. Head-neck kinematics will be recorded, and range of motion will be computed. Participants will also report their satisfaction of the device.
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Interventions
Subjects will use the powered neck exoskeleton to control their head-neck motion to complete tasks involving head-neck motions. The neck exoskeleton will be worn and controlled by the users to assist them during tasks.
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NCT07491562