The Utilization Effects of Powered Wearable Orthotics in Improving Upper Extremity Function and ADL in Persons With SCI
Kessler Foundation
Summary
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. The Department of Defense is supporting this study.
Description
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a medically complex and life-disrupting condition. Each year in the United States, it is estimated that 17,700 new traumatic SCI cases are reported, including many active service men and women, and veterans. About half of those, the injury involve some part of the arm and hand, representing significant disability and dependence for those patients and their families. When arms/hands are impaired, the patient's quality of life and level of independence are reduced. The proposed RCT investigation will evaluate the long-term effects of the UE-MPWO (MyoPro) in ameliorati…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Be between ages 18-80 * Be able to activate certain muscles in my arm and forearm on my own a sufficient amount as measured by EMG amplitude. This will be determined by the study OT/PT. * Be diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI) with level C1-C8 and ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) C or D, as determined by study staff. If I have not had an exam to determine my injury level and impairment scale recently, I may participate in an examination of my sensation and strength in my arms, legs, trunk and rectum as was done in the hospital soon after my injury. * Be at least 1-year po…
Interventions
- DeviceMyoMo
To evaluate the usefulness of extended utilization of an upper extremity assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity (UE) activities in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Otherconventional therapy
To evaluate the usefulness of extended conventional therapy compared to the utilization of an upper extremity assistive device called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity (UE) activities in people with spinal cord injury.
Location
- Kessler FoundationWest Orange, New Jersey