Trial Outcomes & Findings for Mobility Training Using a Bionic Knee Orthosis in Patients Chronic Post-Stroke: A Case Series (NCT NCT01499862)

NCT ID: NCT01499862

Last Updated: 2013-08-02

Results Overview

Ambulation speed, in meters per second, as obtained by the Ten (10) Meter Walk Test (10 MWT). The 10 MWT measures the time required to walk 10 meters at the subject's comfortable walking pace.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

3 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline (prior to training); at conclusion of 4 week training regimen (1.5 hours/session with 2 to 4 sessions per week); and 1 Month post-training regimen.

Results posted on

2013-08-02

Participant Flow

Patients were part of the hospitals patient population.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Tibion Arm Baseline Assessments
Arm of the study in which enrolled post-stroke subjects undergo rehabilitative therapy with the Tibion Bionic Leg.
Overall Study
STARTED
3
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Mobility Training Using a Bionic Knee Orthosis in Patients Chronic Post-Stroke: A Case Series

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Participants
n=3 Participants
All subjects had reached plateau with conventional Bodyweight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT, participated in task-oriented mobility therapy(1.5 hours, 2-4 times per week for 4 weeks) with Robotic Leg Orthosis (RLO) under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Age Continuous
50 Years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Lower Left Extremity Strength
105 Pounds-Force
n=5 Participants
Right Lower Extremity Strength
105 Pounds-Force
n=5 Participants
Resting Extensor Tone (Modified Ashworth Scale)
Mean Ankle Score
2 Units on a Scale
n=5 Participants
Resting Extensor Tone (Modified Ashworth Scale)
Mean Knee Score
3 Units on a Scale
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to training); at conclusion of 4 week training regimen (1.5 hours/session with 2 to 4 sessions per week); and 1 Month post-training regimen.

Population: Three (3) Subjects all of whom had a plateaued with conventional Bodyweight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) participated in task-oriented mobility therapy (1.5 hours, 2-4 times per week for 4 weeks) with the Tibion Bionic Leg under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Ambulation speed, in meters per second, as obtained by the Ten (10) Meter Walk Test (10 MWT). The 10 MWT measures the time required to walk 10 meters at the subject's comfortable walking pace.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patient 1
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 2
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 3
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Ambulation Speed
Baseline
0.60 meters per second (m/s)
0.29 meters per second (m/s)
0.83 meters per second (m/s)
Ambulation Speed
End of Training
0.81 meters per second (m/s)
0.43 meters per second (m/s)
1.03 meters per second (m/s)
Ambulation Speed
1 Month Post-Training
0.95 meters per second (m/s)
0.45 meters per second (m/s)
1.14 meters per second (m/s)

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to training); at conclusion of 4 week training regimen (1.5 hours/session with 2 to 4 sessions per week); and 1 Month post-training regimen.

Population: Three (3) Subjects all of whom had a plateaued with conventional Bodyweight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) participated in task-oriented mobility therapy (1.5 hours, 2-4 times per week for 4 weeks) with the Tibion Bionic Leg under the supervision of a physical therapist.

The total distance walked by the patient, in meters, as obtained by the Six (6) Minute Walk Test (6 MWT). The 6 MWT is performed over level ground, using any walking aids (canes, walkers, etc.) the patient requires for comfortable walking.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patient 1
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 2
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 3
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
6 Minute Walk Test (6 MWT)
Baseline
170 Meters
93 Meters
271 Meters
6 Minute Walk Test (6 MWT)
End of Training
207 Meters
140 Meters
300 Meters
6 Minute Walk Test (6 MWT)
1 Month Post-Training
250 Meters
123 Meters
285 Meters

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to training); at conclusion of 4 week training regimen (1.5 hours/session with 2 to 4 sessions per week); and 1 Month post-training regimen.

Population: Three (3) Subjects all of whom had a plateaued with conventional Bodyweight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) participated in task-oriented mobility therapy (1.5 hours, 2-4 times per week for 4 weeks) with the Tibion Bionic Leg under the supervision of a physical therapist.

The time, in seconds, for the patient to rise from sitting in a standard arm chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. This evaluation is called the Timed Up and Go test (TUG). The patient may wear their usual footwear and use any aids (canes, walkers, etc.) they typically employ for comfortable walking.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patient 1
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 2
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 3
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test
Baseline
21.4 Seconds
21.4 Seconds
9.14 Seconds
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test
End of Training
14.5 Seconds
23.3 Seconds
8.94 Seconds
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test
1 Month Post-Training
12.4 Seconds
24.0 Seconds
10.1 Seconds

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to training); at conclusion of 4 week training regimen (1.5 hours/session with 2 to 4 sessions per week); and 1 Month post-training regimen.

Population: Three (3) Subjects all of whom had a plateaued with conventional Bodyweight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) participated in task-oriented mobility therapy (1.5 hours, 2-4 times per week for 4 weeks) with the Tibion Bionic Leg under the supervision of a physical therapist.

The time, in seconds, for the patient to rise from a seated to full standing position and return to sitting five times in rapid succession. This evaluation is called the Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5 x STS)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patient 1
n=3 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 2
n=3 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 3
n=3 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5 x STS)
Baseline
12.1 Seconds
12.4 Seconds
11.4 Seconds
Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5 x STS)
End of Training
10.5 Seconds
13.0 Seconds
12.2 Seconds
Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5 x STS)
1 Month Post-Training
11.1 Seconds
13.2 Seconds
10.1 Seconds

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (prior to training); at conclusion of 4 week training regimen (1.5 hours/session with 2 to 4 sessions per week); and 1 Month post-training regimen.

Population: Three (3) Subjects all of whom had a plateaued with conventional Bodyweight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) participated in task-oriented mobility therapy (1.5 hours, 2-4 times per week for 4 weeks) with the Tibion Bionic Leg under the supervision of a physical therapist.

The length of the patient's average step, in meters, as measured during comfortable walking.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Patient 1
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 2
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Patient 3
n=1 Participants
Six Minute Walk Test (meters)
Step Length
Baseline
0.49 Meters
0.29 Meters
0.54 Meters
Step Length
End of Training
0.56 Meters
0.40 Meters
0.59 Meters
Step Length
1 Month Post-Training
0.59 Meters
0.39 Meters
0.60 Meters

Adverse Events

Tibion Arm Baseline Assessments

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Nancy N. Byl

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of California San Francisco

Phone: 415-514-4816

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place