Determining the merits of a lower limb robotic exoskeleton (HELLEN) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- multiple sclerosisNeurological - Multiple sclerosisPhysical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12617001316392
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Newcastle
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
1. Diagnosis of MS
2. Resident of the Hunter region over the age of 18 years
3. Severe mobility impairment whereby the participant is reliant on a mobility aid or other people for upright activities (Scores >6 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale)
Exclusion Criteria
1. Weight >100kg or <40kg; height >6'4 or <4'8 (criteria set by the REX Bionics)
2. Pregnancy
3. Unstable or severe cardiac or respiratory conditions
4. Recent fractures in lower limbs/pelvis/spine
5. Significant cognitive impairment (<19 on MoCA)
6. Any medical condition which limits the ability to exercise in an upright position
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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