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Interactive Exoskeleton Robot for Walking - Ankle Joint
NCT02471248 · Chinese University of Hong Kong · Updated 18 Sept 2017
- What is being tested
- Ankle Robot with Power Assistance; Sham
- For
- Stroke
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 18 years to 85 years. About 25 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- Hong Kong
- When
- Starts or started 27 May 2015, ends 31 Dec 2016. Registered 15 June 2015.
- Results
- None posted yet.
In the researchers' words
A novel interactive exoskeleton robotic system with embedded force and motion sensors will be developed to facilitate walking of stroke patients with hemiparesis. The robot will synchronise with the gait pattern of the stroke patient to provide assistance in ankle dorsiflexion during swing phase. It is hypothesised that the robot can facilitate stable and longer walking distance for stroke patients with drop foot problem. It can be applied on unilateral side, which is suitable for stroke patients with hemiparesis. The whole system design is lightweight, compact, comfortable, and user-friendly in hospital or at home settings.
Sites
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong, Hong Kong