Robotic leg brace to help walking while on a breathing machine
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether walking with a robotic leg brace (exoskeleton) can help people who are on a breathing machine get better faster. It is for adults in the intensive care unit who can sit, stand with help, and have no major leg or heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to sit up by yourself or with a little help for at least 1 minute.
- You or a family member must be able to sign a consent form agreeing to the study.
- You must not have a condition like ALS, muscular dystrophy, or other nerve/muscle disease.
- You must not have broken leg bones, open sores, or a blood clot in your leg.
- You must not have a very serious heart problem or extremely high blood pressure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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