Quality of Life in MS Patients with Gait Disorders

A study planned to enroll 28 participants with multiple sclerosis (MS) to evaluate the use of a robotic exoskeleton as a walking aid. This multicenter, controlled, randomized trial intends to measure its effects on quality of life over a 3-month follow-up period, but no results are currently posted.

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Why it matters

Understanding whether a robotic exoskeleton can improve the quality of life for MS patients could inform future interventions for gait disorders, a common issue in this population.

What this does not prove

No results are posted; thus, outcomes and endpoints are not available. The planned enrollment and study design are not findings.

Next milestone

No next milestone was established from the available source.

Study facts

Study design: Interventional
Participants / samples: Not reported
Randomised: Yes
Controlled: Yes
Primary endpoint met: Not reported
Relevant MS type: All
Publication date: Not reported
Evidence reviewed: Trial registry record
Regulatory approval: Not reported
Research areas: Other

Original sources

Trial registrationClinical Investigation of the Quality of Life Benefit of Using a Home Walking Exoskeleton for a Population of Multiple Sclerosis Patients. ↗

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study designIt is a multicenter, controlled, randomized, cross-over, open-label clinical investigation.

subjectsPatients with multiple sclerosis with an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) between 5 and 6.5,living at home and using an assistive device for walking will be included.

randomizedAfter enrollment, patients will be randomised in one of the 2 study-arm.

controlledIt is a multicenter, controlled, randomized, cross-over, open-label clinical investigation.

research categoriesquality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis with gait disorders.

relevant ms typesThe goal of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of home use of a lightweight robotic lower limb exoskeleton as a walking aid device on quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis with gait disorders.

follow up3 months of follow-up.

findingsNo results are posted.

limitationsNo results are posted. Planned enrolment and endpoints are not findings.

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