Improving Mobility Via Robotic Exoskeletons in Local Rehabilitation Settings in Singapore
Launched by NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SINGAPORE · Dec 19, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of February 05, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
In recent years, robot-assisted gait training has been increasingly applied in various rehabilitation facilities across Singapore. Thus far, all systems in Singapore are tethered to treadmills or other platforms. These are bulky, expensive, and the 'gait' trained differs from normal gait to varying degrees. Such systems are found only in hospitals and major centres with significant space and financial resources. No evaluation of cost-effectiveness has been performed thus far. With appropriate and efficient clinical protocols adapted and optimised for the Singapore context, study team plans ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Age between 21 to 90 years old;
- • 2. Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC) 0-3;
- • 3. Able to follow instructions adequately to ensure safe use of the exoskeleton.
- • Exclusion Criteria
- • 1. Severe osteoporosis;
- • 2. Uncontrolled medical conditions (eg. Unstable angina, untreated hypertension);
- • 3. Terminal disease with expected survival \<1 year;
- • 4. Pressure sores or wounds at point of contact with exoskeleton;
- • 5. Severe limitations of range of movement in the lower limb (eg. from contractures or spasticity);
- • 6. Lower limb fractures that have not been fixed or are deemed not stable enough for training with exoskeleton;
- • 7. Cognitive impairment so as to be unable to follow instructions;
- • 8. Significant pain in the lower limbs.
- • 9. Pregnancy
Trial Officials
Effie Chew, MBBS
Principal Investigator
Senior Consultant
About National University Hospital, Singapore
National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore is a leading academic medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, NUH emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating cutting-edge medical research with high-quality patient care. The hospital collaborates with various stakeholders, including academic institutions and industry partners, to explore new therapies and improve treatment outcomes across a wide range of medical disciplines. Committed to ethical standards and patient safety, NUH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine in Singapore and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Singapore, , Singapore
Singapore, , Singapore
People applied
Timeline
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Estimated completion
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