Ekso Bionics
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the long-term use of a personal overground robotic exoskeleton in subjects with spinal cord injury. The main aims of this study include: 1. Determine patterns of personal overground robotic exoskeleton use over 12 months. 2. Examine the impact of personal overground robotic exoskeleton use on health outcomes over 12 months. These will include: 1. Objective health - heart rate, physical activity, sleep behavior, body temperature, body-mass index, and bone density 2. Medical status - rehospitalization, infection frequency, pressure injury, falls, fractures, medication (type/dose) 3. Function - bowel function, bladder function, pain, spasticity, quality of life, mental health, social participation 3. Determine healthcare expenditure over 12 months Participants and their support person(s) will be trained on using a personal robotic exoskeleton in their home and community. Once they complete training, they will use the exoskeleton as they wish (ie, no requirement to use the device a certain number of times per week) and data collection will begin.
This prospective observational study will recruit and enroll individuals with SCI. These individuals will be part of a convenience sample due to employment or volunteer work with Ekso Bionics. They will be own or have access to an Indego Personal exoskeleton for home use. The parallel mixed methods design will allow for quantitative and qualitative data collected concurrently and integrated with equal consideration. Eligible individuals will be identified through work with representatives at Ekso Bionics for device acquisition and set up of training. Individuals who acquire a personal device w…
Inclusion Criteria: * Femur lengths from 14.5" to 19" (35.5cm to 47 cm) * Healthy bone density * Height from 5'1" to 6'3" (1.5 to 1.9 m) * Seated hip width ≤ 16.6" (42.2 cm) * Sufficient upper extremity strength to manage approved stability aids * Weight 250 lbs or less * Availability of a support person able to complete training and be present during all Indego sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairments resulting in inability to follow directions * Colostomy bag * Diminished standing tolerance caused by orthostatic hypotension * Heterotopic ossification * Hip or knee contractures…
Participants will have received training on their personal exoskeleton device prior to data collection. There is no required use dosage of the Ekso Indego Personal for this observational study.
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