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NCT04973852 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
High Intensity Training for Neurological Injury Using Overground Exoskeletons in Inpatient Rehabilitation
A NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04973852: Recruiting NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
NCT04973852 is a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries that is actively recruiting participants, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04973852, a NA study of Spinal Cord Injuries, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if it's possible to reach high cardiovascular intensity training parameters (exercise at a rate that elevates heart rate to the level recommended for improving strength and endurance) while walking in a wearable robotic exoskeleton. This study will also evaluate if exercising at high intensity will lead to improvement in walking ability. Participants in this study will be asked to attend 5 walking training sessions using Ekso exoskeleton. There will be two additional sessions, one before and one after the five training sessions. At these two sessions, study participants will be asked to participate in seated balance, walking speed and endurance tests and breathing assessments.
Primary Outcome
Heart rate will be monitored continuously and recorded every 5 minutes throughout the session (each session lasts about 60 minutes). Heart rate reserve (HRR) is maximum heart rate (HRmax) minus resting heart rate (HRrest). Target HR ranges will be calculated using age-predicted maximum heart rate (HRmax = 208 - {0.7 \* age\]) and Karvonen formula (target HRR (70%) = (\[0.7 \* (HRmax - HRrest)\] + HRrest) and (target HRR (80%) = (0.8 \* (HRmax - HRrest)\] + HRrest). The percentage of HRR achieved
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Ekso
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann - Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-10-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04973852 shows while recruiting
NCT04973852 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 61-participant average among 202 other Spinal Cord Injuries trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Spinal Cord Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Ekso is the first listed.
NCT04973852 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04973852 about?
NCT04973852 is a clinical study titled "High Intensity Training for Neurological Injury Using Overground Exoskeletons in Inpatient Rehabilitation". The purpose of this study is to see if it's possible to reach high cardiovascular intensity training parameters (exercise at a rate that elevates heart rate to the level recommended for improving strength and endurance) while walking in a wearable robotic exoskeleton. This study will also evaluate i...
What is the current status of trial NCT04973852?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2021-10-06. Estimated completion is 2024-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04973852 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04973852?
The interventions under investigation include: Ekso (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04973852?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04973852 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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