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Official title Unlocking Movement Potential: Enhancing Parkinson's Disease Treatment With Robotic EksoSkeleton
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06225830
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to see how well therapy with the Eksobionic Exoskeleton (Esko) works for people with Parkinson's disease (PWPD). Esko is a robotic device that provides high repetition and intensity training.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Physician diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's disease
- All Hoehn and Yahr (H\&Y) stages will be eligible for inclusion in the study
- Able to consent to participation in the research study
- Pt agreeable to participate in 45-60 minutes of high intensity (RPE 14-17 for 30 minutes) gait training/ physical therapy.
- Sufficient upper extremity strength to use a front wheeled walker
You likely can't join if
- Currently involved in another intervention study or physical therapy course of care
- Concurrent neurological disease
- Leg length discrepancy, self-reported.
- Spinal instability
- Unresolved deep vein thrombosis
- Severe muscular or skeletal pain
See the full eligibility criteria
- Physician diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's disease
- All Hoehn and Yahr (H\&Y) stages will be eligible for inclusion in the study
- Able to consent to participation in the research study
- Pt agreeable to participate in 45-60 minutes of high intensity (RPE 14-17 for 30 minutes) gait training/ physical therapy.
- Sufficient upper extremity strength to use a front wheeled walker
- Pt to have self- reported walking/balance deficits
- Age: Over age 18
- Must be able to tolerate at least 15 min upright
- Weigh 220 pounds (100kg) or less
- Approximately between 5'0" and 6'4" tall
- Have near normal range of motion in hips, knees, and ankles "Can you stand up and straighten your knees even for just a second?" or "Can you lay flat and straighten your knees so there is no bend in the knee?"
- Currently involved in another intervention study or physical therapy course of care
- Concurrent neurological disease
- Leg length discrepancy, self-reported.
- Spinal instability
- Unresolved deep vein thrombosis
- Severe muscular or skeletal pain
- Open skin ulcerations on buttocks or other body surfaces in contact with exoskeleton or harness
- Pregnancy
- Cognitive impairments - unable to follow 2 steps commands and communicate for pain or to stop session
- Participant requires the assistance of more than one therapist to transfer safely.
- Uncontrolled or severe orthostatic hypotension that limits standing tolerance; defined as sustained, symptomatic drops in systolic and diastolic blood pressure when moving from sitting to standing
- Active heterotrophic ossification (HO), hip dysplasia or hip/knee axis abnormalities
- Colostomy
- History of long bone fractures secondary to osteoporosis
- Unable to sustain current medication regimen. Participant reports change in Parkinson's Medication in the past week.
- Any reason the therapist may deem as harmful to the participant to enroll or continue in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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