Observational studySpinal cord2020
Changes in bowel function following exoskeletal-assisted walking in persons with spinal cord injury: an observational pilot study.
Observational study in Spinal cord, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- A systematic review of the determinants of implementation of a locomotor training program using a powered exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury.Clinical rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Wearable powered exoskeletons for gait training in tetraplegia: a systematic review on feasibility, safety and potential health benefits.Acta neurologica Belgica · 2022Pooled it
- Overground robotic training effects on walking and secondary health conditions in individuals with spinal cord injury: systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2022Pooled it
- Comparison of Efficacy of Lokomat and Wearable Exoskeleton-Assisted Gait Training in People With Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Pooled it
- Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking in Veterans With Paralysis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2024Trial
- Robotic Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury: Neurophysiological Basis and Severity-Based Clinical Framework.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Exploring the Feasibility and Patient Acceptance of RAGT for Overground Ambulation in Adults With Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Scoping Review.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2026Review
- Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Coding After Spinal Cord Injury: Health Behavior Correlates and Implications for Neurogenic Bowel Management in a Nationwide Claim-Based Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Predictors of clinical failure after stenting for malignant esophageal stricture: a single-institution retrospective analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
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- Improvement of quality of life after 2-month exoskeleton training in patients with chronic spinal cord injury.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2024Article
- Use of an upright power wheelchair in spinal cord injury: a case series.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- Recommendations for clinical decision-making when offering exoskeletons for community use in individuals with spinal cord injury.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- Effects of exoskeleton-assisted walking on bowel function in motor-complete spinal cord injury patients: involvement of the brain-gut axis, a pilot study.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Article
- Relationship between neurogenic bowel dysfunction severity and functional status, depression, and quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2023Article
- Influence of Locomotion Therapy With the Wearable Cyborg HAL on Bladder and Bowel Function in Acute and Chronic SCI Patients.Global spine journal · 2023Article
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of overground robotic training versus conventional locomotor training in people with spinal cord injury.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Rehabilitation Program for Gait Training Using UAN.GO, a Powered Exoskeleton: A Case Report.Neurology international · 2022Article
- Wearable Power-Assist Locomotor for Gait Reconstruction in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective Study.Frontiers in neurorobotics · 2022Article
- Safety and Feasibility of a Novel Exoskeleton for Locomotor Rehabilitation of Subjects With Spinal Cord Injury: A Prospective, Multi-Center, and Cross-Over Clinical Trial.Frontiers in neurorobotics · 2022Article
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Abstract
STUDY
designProspective, observational study.
objectiveTo explore the effects of exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) on bowel function in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).
settingAmbulatory research facility located in a tertiary care hospital.
methodsIndividuals 18-65 years of age, with thoracic vertebrae one (T1) to T11 motor-complete paraplegia of at least 12 months duration were enrolled. Pre- and post-EAW training, participants were asked to report on various aspects of their bowel function as well as on their overall quality of life (QOL) as related to their bowel function.
resultsTen participants completed 25-63 sessions of EAW over a period of 12-14 weeks, one participant was lost to follow up due to early withdrawal after ten sessions. Due to the small sample size, each participant's results were presented descriptively in a case series format. At least 5/10 participants reported improvements with frequency of bowel evacuations, less time spent on bowel management per bowel day, fewer bowel accidents per month, reduced laxative and/or stool softener use, and improved overall satisfaction with their bowel program post-EAW training. Furthermore, 8/10 reported improved stool consistency and 7/10 reported improved bowel function related QOL. One participant reported worsening of bowel function post-EAW.
conclusionBetween 50 and 80% of the participants studied reported improvements in bowel function and/or management post-EAW training. EAW training appeared to mitigate SCI-related bowel dysfunction and the potential benefits of EAW on bowel function after SCI is worthy or further study.
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