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Effect of exoskeleton robot on lower limb function during the early stages of rehabilitation in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Effect of exoskeleton robot on lower limb function during the early stages of rehabilitation in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400080745
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-02-06
Start date
2024-02-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-02-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

ACL reconstruction

Interventions

control group:Patients in the conventional group received conventional rehabilitation therapy, mainly including: physiotherapy, joint mobility training, assisted active movement, muscle strength train
intervention group:Gait training was carried out on the basis of rehabilitation training in the conventional group in combination with the robot. The gait training was performed on a treadmill, with t

Sponsors

Department of Rehabilitation, Senior Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) unilateral anterior cruciate ligament injury of the knee with initial arthroscopic ligament reconstruction; (2) 2-8 weeks after reconstruction; (3) aged 18-45 years; (4) wounds were removed from the stitches and healed well; and (5) volunteered to participate in this experiment and signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) patients with multiple ligament injuries and extensive meniscus injuries; (2) those with serious postoperative complications (infections, deep vein thrombosis, etc.); (3) severe or unstable cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic disorders, as well as other disorders unsuitable for exercise; (4) patients with anxiety and fear of exoskeleton robotics who are unable to adapt to the robot; and (5) other conditions that preclude the completion of the rehabilitation programme.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Gait characteristics;sEMG;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
VAS;ROM;circumference of the thigh;balance;strength;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLi Xiao

Department of Rehabilitation, Senior Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital

lixiaoPLA@163.com+86 188 1130 3503

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026