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Trial reportJournal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2021

Exoskeleton-assisted walking improves pulmonary function and walking parameters among individuals with spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Xiao-Na Xiang, Hui-Yan Zong, Yi Ou, Xi Yu, Hong Cheng, Chun-Ping Du, Hong-Chen He

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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7 authors.

Xiao-Na Xiang *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Hui-Yan Zong *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Yi OuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Xi YuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Hong ChengUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Chun-Ping DuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China. ducp118@163.com.
Hong-Chen HeDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China. hxkfhhc@126.com.ORCID 0000-0002-3016-022X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExoskeleton-assisted walking (EAW) is expected to improve the gait of spinal cord injury (SCI) individuals. However, few studies reported the changes of pulmonary function (PF) parameters after EAW trainings. Hence, we aimed to explore the effect of EAW on PF parameters, 6-min walk test (6MWT) and lower extremity motor score (LEMS) in individuals with SCI and to compare those with conventional trainings.

methodsIn this prospective, single-center, single-blinded randomized controlled pilot study, 18 SCI participants were randomized into the EAW group (n = 9) and conventional group (n = 9) and received 16 sessions of 50-60 min training (4 days/week, 4 weeks). Pulmonary function parameters consisting of the forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV

resultsValues of FVC (p = 0.041), predicted FVC% (p = 0.012) and FEV

conclusionsThe current results suggest that EAW has potential benefits to facilitate PF parameters among individuals with lower thoracic neurological level of SCI compared with conventional trainings. Additionally, robotic exoskeleton helped walking.

trial registrationRegistered on 22 May 2020 at Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2000033166). http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=53920&htm=4 .

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Exoskeleton DeviceRespiratory Physiological PhenomenaAdultExercise TherapyHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysical EndurancePilot ProjectsProspective StudiesRespiratory Function TestsRoboticsSingle-Blind MethodSpinal Cord InjuriesWalking6MWTExerciseExoskeletonPulmonaryRehabilitationSpinal cord

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