Effect of GEMS-H on Locomotor Function in Adults

Launched by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS · May 22, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

The GEMS-H is a hip-type assist device developed by Samsung Electronics. The GEMS-H is worn around the waist and fastened at the waist and thighs by a set of belts with velcro to assist motion at the hip joints. The device weighs 2.1kg, and has 2 brushless direct current motors running on a rechargeable lithium ion battery. The normal operation time for the device is 2 hours. It is controlled through a custom built application on a hand held tablet.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of training with the Gait Enhancing and Motivating System-Hip (GEMS-H) vs. training wit...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 19 - 84 years
• • No history of central nervous system related disease
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Difficulty in walking due to conditions such as poor vision or fractures
• • Height is less than 140cm or more than 185cm.
• • Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35.
• • Difficulty understanding and participating in the study such as those with cognitive problems or dementia.
• • Subject who is at risk of falling during walking due to severe dizziness