Rex Robot Assisted Rehabilitation to Enhance Balance and Mobility for People With Multiple Sclerosis, Clinical and Biomarker Study - RAPPER IV

In the researchers' words

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) poses challenges to balance and mobility, impacting the daily lives of affected individuals. The RAPPER IV study is a clinical trial to evaluate a balance and mobility training intervention supported by a powered Rex robotic exoskeleton for people living with MS. Aims and objectives: This study aims to gain an insight into the potential health benefits of using a Rex robot to assist in a neuro-rehabilitation intervention program focused on improving balance and functional mobility with supervision from a specialist clinician. Objectives * to evaluate the feasibility of using the Rex robotic walking device for rehabilitation with people who have mobility restrictions due to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) * to assess and evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a 5-week robotic assisted exercise program focused on core stability exercises, balance and walking using patient related outcome measures * to gain an insight into the experiences of participants and their spouses of using the robotic walking device for rehabilitation and how this has impacted on their lives A single cohort group of 20 people who were living with MS who met trial eligibility criteria were recruited. A variety of clinical outcome measurements were taken pre, during and post trial and results were analysed by a statistician.