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Schulze Muscular Dystrophy Ability Clinical Study

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
Cerebral Palsy
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
FSHD
Muscular Dystrophies
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Interventions
Device: Abilitech Assist
Registration Number
NCT05409079
Lead Sponsor
AbiliTech Medical Inc.
Brief Summary

The primary objective of the Schulze study is to evaluate the function of the upper limbs of subjects diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders, with and without use of the Abilitech Assist device in the clinic and home environments. Functional outcomes will include documenting active range of motion and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) using the standardized Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Role Evaluation of Activities of Life (REAL) assessments. Secondary objectives are to assess the safety record and report on adverse events (AEs) and parameters related to device usage, including device usage time and the time required to don/doff the device. Secondary objectives also include characterization of user upper limb performance based on etiology.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Subjects between 10 and 99 years of age, with onset of neuromuscular conditions that cause quadriparesis
  2. MMT score of 1-3 in the elbow, wrist and hand; and a MMT score of 2-3 in the shoulder of at least one of the subject's arms
  3. Ability of subject to raise their forearm off of their lap or laptray
  4. Willingness to comply and participate with the study protocol and attend the study sessions
  5. Ability to communicate verbally and respond to questions and commands
  6. Ability to provide informed consent
  7. Selected for participation based on investigator discretion
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Use of invasive ventilator
  2. Open wounds or chronic pressure sores on upper extremities, neck, back or torso
  3. Significantly unstable upper extremity joints
  4. Unhealed bone fractures in the upper extremities
  5. Active rotator cuff tear, grade 2 or 3
  6. Surgical fixations limiting full passive range of motion
  7. Uncontrolled upper-limb spasticity that significantly limits normal range of motion
  8. Uncontrollable pain in the neck, shoulders or upper limbs
  9. Ability to fully raise both hands simultaneously above their head with ease as defined by the investigator
  10. Lack passive shoulder abduction of 120 degrees
  11. Lack 90 degrees of passive elbow extension
  12. Unable to follow instructions
  13. Exhibit significant behavioral problems
  14. Inability to provide consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Abilitech AssistAbilitech AssistThe Abilitech™ Assist device is a passively powered orthotic device designed to support and assist the arms of patients with neuromuscular weakness for activities of daily living.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Roll Evaluation of Activities of Life (REAL) assessmentChange from Baseline before device intervention (30 days), and after device intervention (60 days)

The REAL is an instrument to help professionals assess an individuals ability to care for themselves at home, at school and in the community. This assessment includes 136 total items with two domains(ADL: 78 items, IADL:58 items) that are rated using a 4-point scale (0-3) to describe whether an individual is unable, sleds, occasionally, or frequently able to complete a task. Scores are summed for each domain and compared over time with increases in scores indicating improvement in each domain.

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)Change from Baseline before device intervention (30 days), and after device intervention (60 days)

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure is an evidence-based outcome measure designed to capture a client's self-perception of performance in everyday living, over time. The COPM results in two main scores - PERFORMANCE and SATISFACTION - each out of 10. PERFORMANCE and SATISFACTION scores can be generated for up to 5 individual occupational performance problems. Average PERFORMANCE and SATISFACTION scores can be calculated by summing individual problem scores and dividing by the number of problems. Change in scores for both PERFORMANCE and SATISFACTION can be calculated after a reassessment interval and a comparison of individual's score differences from Time 1 (assessment) to Time 2 (re-assessment). Increases in scores indicate improvement in task performance and satisfaction.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gillette Children's

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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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