Walking in the HIBBOT: is Gait Improved?

NCT ID: NCT04172324

Last Updated: 2021-10-14

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

10 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-10-01

Study Completion Date

2019-09-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of the study is to assess the impact of the innovative walking aid HIBBOT on the functions, activity and participation of young children with Cerebral Palsy, in comparison with conventional walking aids.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Hibbot

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

HIBBOT

Intervention Type DEVICE

Hibbot is an assistive mechanical device, lightweight and portable. The mechanism of the Hibbot manages to control all degrees of freedom (3x rotation and 3x translation) at the level of the pelvis and lower trunk. The goal is to maximize a child's own muscle activity and postural control while giving as minimal support as needed.

Standard Care

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard care involves the standard physiotherapy the child would get during clinical care.

Standard Care

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard Care

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard care involves the standard physiotherapy the child would get during clinical care.

Interventions

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HIBBOT

Hibbot is an assistive mechanical device, lightweight and portable. The mechanism of the Hibbot manages to control all degrees of freedom (3x rotation and 3x translation) at the level of the pelvis and lower trunk. The goal is to maximize a child's own muscle activity and postural control while giving as minimal support as needed.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Standard Care

Standard care involves the standard physiotherapy the child would get during clinical care.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* At risk of or diagnosed with cerebral palsy, based on MRI (uCP 86 - 89 % sensitivity) or HINE (uCP 98% ) or standard motor assessment
* age 18 months - 6 years
* GMFCS level II - IV =with potential (=able to stand and walk when supported by a therapist at the level of the pelvis and lower trunk)
* Sufficient cooperation to complete the tests.

Exclusion Criteria

* Hip dysplasia
* Fixed contractures in the lower limb
* Botox infiltration \< 6 months prior to inclusion
* Surgery \< 12 months prior to inclusion
* Insufficient understanding of the interventon and tests (based on mental level assessment)
* Refractary epilepsia
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Months

Maximum Eligible Age

6 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Universiteit Antwerpen

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ann Hallemans

Assistent Professor, Research Group MOVANT, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy - Head of the Multidisciplinary Motor Center Antwerp

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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University of Antwerp

Antwerp, , Belgium

Site Status

Countries

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Belgium

Other Identifiers

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18/44/509

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id