Trial Outcomes & Findings for Development of a Robotic Ankle Assist Device (NCT NCT04516343)
NCT ID: NCT04516343
Last Updated: 2025-04-04
Results Overview
How fast someone prefers to walk
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
PHASE1
Target enrollment
31 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
baseline and post intervention at 6 minutes
Results posted on
2025-04-04
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
One group of participants were recruited to complete assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
A second group of participants were recruited to complete resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Overall Study
STARTED
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12
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19
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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12
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16
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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3
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Development of a Robotic Ankle Assist Device
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=19 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Total
n=31 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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13.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3 • n=5 Participants
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13.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9 • n=7 Participants
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13.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.6 • n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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6 Participants
n=5 Participants
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8 Participants
n=7 Participants
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14 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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6 Participants
n=5 Participants
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11 Participants
n=7 Participants
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17 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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9 Participants
n=7 Participants
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11 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
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10 Participants
n=5 Participants
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10 Participants
n=7 Participants
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20 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=7 Participants
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4 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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2 Participants
n=7 Participants
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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6 Participants
n=5 Participants
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9 Participants
n=7 Participants
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15 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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6 Participants
n=7 Participants
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7 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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12 participants
n=5 Participants
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19 participants
n=7 Participants
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31 participants
n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline and post intervention at 6 minutesHow fast someone prefers to walk
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=16 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in Preferred Walking Speed
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0.13 m/s
Standard Deviation 0.14
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0.09 m/s
Standard Deviation 0.13
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline and post interventionPopulation: 6 participants were unable to complete this outcomes measure test because of the metabolic face mask.
Change in Metabolic cost of transport
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=10 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in COT
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-0.01 J/kg/m
Standard Deviation 0.11
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-0.06 J/kg/m
Standard Deviation 0.13
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 minutes pre/postChange in Six-minute walk test, which is the total distance walked over a 6 minute period.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=16 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in 6MWT
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48.4 m
Standard Deviation 74.2
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46 m
Standard Deviation 53.7
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 minutes pre/postChange in Average knee angle across stance phase measured in degrees
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=12 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=11 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in Gait Kinetics
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-2.00 degrees
Standard Deviation 6.89
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-1.62 degrees
Standard Deviation 2.05
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline and post interventionStep length during walking
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=13 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=11 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in Step Length
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0.072 m
Standard Deviation 0.142
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0.082 m
Standard Deviation 0.184
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 20 minutes pre/postChange in Gross motor function measure scale 66, min score = 0, max score = 66, high score is better. Unit of measure = Scores on a scale.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=16 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in Gross Motor Function Measure Scale 66
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1.56 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.032
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1.43 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.1
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline and post interventionHow fast participants prefer to walk quickly (m/s)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=14 Participants
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 Participants
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Change in Fast Walking Speed
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0.18 m/s
Standard Deviation 0.21
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0.06 m/s
Standard Deviation 0.18
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Adverse Events
Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
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Therapist Supervised Assistance Training
n=12 participants at risk
Assistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Therapist Supervised Resistance Training
n=16 participants at risk
Resistance training with the RAAD under therapist supervision.
Robotic Ankle Assist Device (RAAD): The RAAD (Robotic Ankle Assist Device) is an intelligent, powered ankle device designed to increase independence, mobility, and deliver gait training to children with movement disorders, such as CP
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Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Fall
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25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 3 • During the protocol, approximately 4 weeks
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0.00%
0/16 • During the protocol, approximately 4 weeks
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Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place