This feasibility study is enrolling 10 participants with chronic spinal cord injury to test the safety and effectiveness of a self-balancing, hands-free exoskeleton (the Atalante X). An exoskeleton is an externally worn, powered robotic device to assist movement. If included, participants will attend 9–10 visits over a 2-month period and complete a structured training program using the exoskeleton. Training sessions will be supervised by a device specialist and will teach participants how to safely use the device in simulated environments such as a kitchen, bathroom, elevators and outdoor spaces. Final testing of safety and effectiveness will be performed after 2 months.
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Details
- Participants will attend 9–10 visits over a 2-month period and complete a structured training program using a self-balancing, hands-free exoskeleton. - An exoskeleton is an externally worn, powered robotic device to assist movement. - Training sessions will be supervised by a device specialist and will teach participants how to safely use the device while walking on different surfaces and performing everyday tasks such as using a kitchen, bathroom, elevators, and outdoor spaces. - Final testing of safety and effectiveness will be performed after 2 months.
Main benefits
Standing/walking/mobility
Additional benefits
Bowel health
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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