Effect of Robot-assisted Training on Foot Drop in Multiple Sclerosis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
| Updated: | 10/14/2017 |
| Start Date: | February 2009 |
| End Date: | January 2010 |
The primary aim of this study is to:
1. Collect pilot data on the effect of task-specific lower extremity training using the
Anklebot on subjects with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and who have foot drop;
2. Collect pilot data on the use of combination therapy on improving gait in subjects with
MS. This therapy will use both Anklebot training and robot-assisted gait training.
Hypothesis: Both trainings will result in improved walking performance, but the combination
therapy will result in greater gains than ankle training alone.
1. Collect pilot data on the effect of task-specific lower extremity training using the
Anklebot on subjects with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and who have foot drop;
2. Collect pilot data on the use of combination therapy on improving gait in subjects with
MS. This therapy will use both Anklebot training and robot-assisted gait training.
Hypothesis: Both trainings will result in improved walking performance, but the combination
therapy will result in greater gains than ankle training alone.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of MS by McDonald criteria (McDonald, Compston et al. 2001). EDSS
level between 3.5-5.5, who report ambulation problems.
- Presence of unilateral foot drop that is clinically apparent to the PI or PI
designate.
- Must be able to ambulate 25 feet without an assisting device.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cardiovascular: recent MI < 4 wk, uncontrolled HTN >190/110 mmHg.
- History of uncontrolled diabetes.
- Symptoms of orthostasis when standing up.
- Circulatory problems, history of vascular claudication or pitting edema.
- Unable to fully understand instructions in order to use the equipment or the process
of the study.
- Body weight over 150 kg.
- Lower extremity injuries that limit range of motion or function.
- Joint problems (hip or leg) that limit range of motion or cause pain with movement
despite treatment.
- Unstable fractures.
- Pressure sores with any skin breakdown in areas in contact with the body harness or
Lokomat apparatus.
- Chronic and ongoing alcohol or drug abuse.
- Pre-morbid, ongoing depression or psychosis.
- Ongoing physical therapy.
- Pregnancy (self-reported)
- PI's determination of inability to complete the test protocol
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