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A Head-to-head Study Comparing the Functional Value of Two Models of Robotically Assisted Rehabilitation in SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Patients

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
SMA
Interventions
Procedure: Robotically Assisted Verticalization
Procedure: Robotically Assisted Locomotion
Registration Number
NCT06322654
Lead Sponsor
Wiktor Dega University Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital
Brief Summary

A head-to-head study comparing the functional value of two models of robotically assisted rehabilitation in patients with SMA. A single-center, randomized, single-blinded, comparative study of Robotically Assisted Verticalization versus Robotically Assisted Locomotion.

The objective of research:

The main goal of the project is to determine the optimal robotically assisted rehabilitation model for people with SMA depending on age and baseline functional status. The study consists of a head-to-head comparison of two rehabilitation models.

1. Research period: 4 years

2. Patients age: 0-21 y.o.

3. Group size: 200 patients (100 patients in each group)

4. Assignment of patients to study groups in a randomised manner

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Signing of informed consent to participate in the experiment by the participant or the participant's parent/legal guardian
  • Diagnosis of SMA (spinal muscular atrophy 1-4) confirmed by genetic testing, symptomatic or pre-symptomatic
  • Age between 0 and 21 years of age (will be determined on the day of starting participation in the project based on the date of birth)
  • Treatment under a drug program for spinal muscular atrophy, provided that the patient has a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy at the date of eligibility.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Cardio-respiratory disorders requiring invasive ventilation
  • Advanced osteoporosis with multiple fractures prior to treatment
  • Functional deterioration during the rehabilitation process in the range of scales appropriately selected for the SMA type: Prechtl, HINE, CHOP-INTEND, HFMS, RULM
  • Lack of cooperation with the therapist
  • Other functional indications preventing exercise

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Robotically Assisted VerticalizationRobotically Assisted Verticalization-
Robotically Assisted LocomotionRobotically Assisted Locomotion-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
X-ray or ultrasound scan imaging assessment of the spine, hip joints and bone mineral densityOnce per 1 year
Assessment of the quality of life of patients and their caregivers using Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory ver. 4.0Through study completion, max. for 2.5 year every 6 months
Clinical assessment of patients using Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Infant Test Of Neuromuscular Disorders, Revised Upper Limb Module, Hammersmith Functional Motor ScaleThrough study completion, max. for 2.5 year every 6 months
Clinical assessment of patients using Balance test minimum 1 min., Self-walk test of at least 2 meters, 6-minute gait test, Up&Go test, 10 meters gait test, hip range of motion and muscle strength evaluation.Through study completion, max. for 2.5 year every 6 months
Functional assessment of patients using GMFM (Gross Motor Function Measure) scaleThrough study completion, max. for 2.5 year every 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurence of discomfort during therapy requiring abrupt interruption or significant modificationThrough study completion, max. for 2.5 year every 6 months
Hospitalization during or between rehabilitations that take place each 6 monthsThrough study completion, max. for 2.5 year
Number of fracturesThrough study completion, max. for 2.5 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wiktor Dega University Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital

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Poznań, Poland

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