Development & Evaluation of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle(PAM) for Patients With Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFO)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 4
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Functional Mobility
研究概览
简要总结
Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs), inspired by the structure and function of natural muscles, offer a lightweight and adaptable solution compared to traditional rigid Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFOs).
详细描述
The development process involves design optimization to ensure proper, fit, functionality and durability. Researchers utilize advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to create PAMs that mimic the natural movement of the ankle joint while providing sufficient support and flexibility. Evaluation of PAMs involves rigorous testing in both laboratory settings and real world environments. Bio-mechanical analysis assesses the performance of PAMs during various activities such as walking, running and stair negotiation. Critical trails involving patients with AFOs provide valueable feedback on usability, comfort and overall satisfaction. Additionally, long-term studied monitor the durability and reliability of PAMs over extended periods of use. Overall, the development and evaluation of PAMs for patient with AFOs represent a significant advancement in assistive technology. By offering a more natural and adaptive solution for gait assistance, PAMs enhance mobility, independence and quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Diagnostic
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 14 Years 至 65 Years（Child, Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Diagnosis of droop foot
- •Ability to tolerate pneumatic pressure
- •Sufficient muscle strength activation
排除标准
- •Allergy to materials used in device fabrication
- •Severe muscle weakness preventing activation
- •Uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy.
结局指标
主要结局
Functional Mobility
时间窗: 12 months
Functional mobility is a person's physiological ability to move independently and safely in a variety of environments in order to accomplish functional activities or tasks and to participate in the activities of daily living, at home, work and in the community
Range of motion (ROM)
时间窗: 12 months
Range of motion means the extent or limit to which a part of the body can be moved around a joint or a fixed point; the totality of movement a joint is capable of doing. Range of motion of a joint is gauged during passive ROM (assisted) PROM or active ROM (independent) AROM.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University