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A Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Structural Suitability of a Robotic Neck Exoskeleton to Restore Head Movements in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The investigators will evaluate a new powered neck exoskeleton in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to understand whether this device allows adequate head range of motion and achieves satisfaction from users. In this small cross-sectional device feasibility study, participants will be enrolled from the ALS clinic at the University of Utah Hospital. After obtaining written consent, participants will perform tasks using the neck exoskeleton. Tasks include computerized tracking tasks and simulated activities of daily living. Breaks will be added between tasks to avoid fatigue. Head-neck kinematics will be recorded, and range of motion will be computed. Participants will also report their satisfaction of the device.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• ALS diagnosis and neck weakness

Locations
United States
Utah
University of Utah
RECRUITING
Salt Lake City
Contact Information
Primary
Haohan Zhang, PhD
haohan.zhang@utah.edu
801-585-2536
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-20
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
Experimental: powered neck exoskeleton
Sponsors
Leads: University of Utah

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