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The effects of robotic rehabilitation wearing a Mask due to COVID-19 on cardiopulmonary function, and muscle fatigue in healthy subject and brain damage

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Diseases of the nervous system
Registration Number
KCT0006327
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

1) survivors of cortical/subcortical ischemic stroke (2) age between 18 and 99 years; (3) first clinical stroke presentation or prior stroke with no residual deficits affecting ambulation; (4) ability to follow a two-step command; (5) Fugl-Meyer sensory score > 2; (6) clinically assessed to be suitable for gait training (ability to ambulate at least one step with a device/assistance); (7) height, 132–200 cm; (8) hip-knee joint distance, 33–48 cm; and (9) knee joint–foot distance, 33–48 cm.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) cerebellar/brainstem stroke survivor; (2) body weight less than 135 kg; (3) uncontrolled hypertension (stage 2) with blood pressure >160/100 mmHg; (4) cardiopulmonary impairments affecting the ambulation test; (5) integumentary impairment, such as skin breakdown or bedsores around the suspension belt loading area; (6) significant and persistent mental illness; (7) a lower extremity fixed contracture or deformity; (8) bone instability (non-consolidated fractures, unstable spinal column, or severe osteoporosis necessitating treatment with bisphosphonates); (9) other neurodegenerative disorders (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease); (10) MAS score > 3 of the affected leg; (11) significant back or leg pain resulting in an inability to tolerate movement; (12) impaired sensory perception affecting the participant’s ability to distinguish whether the device is fitted correctly; and (13) aphasia, sufficient to prevent them from the ability to communicate discomfort.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
muscle fatigue, O2 saturation, heart rate, pulse
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
temperature, blood pressure, Borg rating perceived exertion
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