Effects of Mobilization Using a Powered Lower-limb Exoskeleton With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age45-65
SponsorFu Jen Catholic University

About this trial

This study aims to evaluate the effects of powered lower-limb exoskeleton-assisted training on lower limb strength, respiratory parameters, 28-day ventilator-free days, and length of hospital stay in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation admitted to a Respiratory Care Center. The goal is to provide clinical evidence for integrating rehabilitation and respiratory care in this patient population.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Able to maintain a seated position for at least 1 minute.

The participant or their legal representative is able to sign the informed consent form.

Disqualifiers

Inability to follow instructions.

Intubation/tracheostomy prior to current admission.

Diagnosis of severe left heart failure.

Diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • lower-limb exoskeleton

    Device

    regular therapy plus exoskeleton training

  • Standard medical treatment

    Other intervention

    regular therapy

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: standard care groupActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Powered lower-limb exoskeleton groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

manual muscle testing

0 indicates no detectable muscle contraction, and 5 represents normal muscle strength.

Time frame
2 weeks

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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