Stroke or acquired brain injury Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Conditions
Interventions
This is a small non-randomised clinical investigation of sitting-to-standing performance in a controlled laboratory setting, followed by a questionnaire about the acceptability of an assistive robotic
Sponsors
University of Bristol
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of stroke or acquired brain injury with hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) 2. Received or are receiving treatment from a physiotherapist in the clinical partner service for rehabilitation of mobility including sitting to standing (STS) in the previous 6 months 3. Able to STS without help from another person (e.g. physiotherapist), but may need to use a high seat and be slow to stand up 4. Medically stable 5. Mental capacity to consent to the study according to members of the clinical team who are working with the patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with concurrent acute musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., Fractures, sprains) which prevent weight bearing 2. Patients with skin or soft tissue damage or pressure ulcers that would impact the application of the device 3. Patients with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube 4. Patients regularly experiencing drowsiness or dizziness 5. Patients with a diagnosis of any neurological disorder other than stroke or traumatic brain injury 6. Patients with balance problems, e.g., orthostatic hypotension, vertigo 7. Patients with a body weight in excess of 90Kg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The centre of mass vertical velocity measured using a Qualysis camera-based movement analysis system and Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) while performing the movement of sit to stand (repeated three times, for each block) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee joint velocity and weight-bearing asymmetry measured using a Qualysis camera-based movement analysis system and Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) while performing the movement of sit to stand (repeated three times, for each block) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactLeah Morris
Outcome results
None listed