Robotic Exoskeletons in Acute Care Therapy - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Baylor Research Institute
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to establish the safety, feasibility, and preliminary findings of overground robotic exoskeleton early ambulation (ORE-EA) compared to usual care early ambulation (UC-EA) in the rehabilitation of patients who have had cardiovascular or thoracic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a difference between groups in time between surgery and ambulation? * Are there differences in safety and feasibility?
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years 2. Underwent cardiovascular or thoracic surgery, including but not limited to coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement/repair, lung resection, or advanced cardiovascular or pulmonary therapies \[transplant, durable or temporary ventricular assist device implantation (VAD), temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS), venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO)\]. 3. Medically appropriate for physical therapy, including upright activity and ambulation, as defined by an order in the patient's electronic medical record signed by a…
Interventions
- DeviceOverground robotic exoskeleton early ambulation (ORE-EA)
Overground robotic exoskeleton early ambulation (ORE-EA)
- OtherUsual care early ambulation (UC-EA)
Usual care early ambulation (UC-EA) program for rehabilitation
Location
- Baylor Institute for RehabilitationDallas, Texas