Evaluating the Indego Exoskeleton for Persons With Hemiplegia Due to CVA

Evaluating the Indego Exoskeleton for Persons With Hemiplegia Due to CVA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Indego exoskeleton as a gait training tool for individuals with hemiplegia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Height 5'1" to 6'3" (acceptable height may vary by a few inches depending on femur length)
• Weight 250 pounds or less
• History of one sided ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with resultant hemiparesis
• Manual Muscle Test (MMT) 4/5 in at least upper extremity
• No restrictions on time since stroke (acuity), but all subjects need to be cleared by MD for locomotor training
• No other brain abnormalities or neurological diseases/disorders
• Has not been diagnosed with more than one stroke
• Passive range of motion (PROM) at shoulders, trunk, hips, knees and ankles within functional limits for safe gait
• Skin intact where interfaces with Indego device
• Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for spasticity 3 or less in the lower extremities
• Absence of complicating physical or mental conditions as determined by MD that would preclude the individual from safely participating in gait training
• Must be able to follow directions and communicate basic needs, demonstrated by a Mini- Mental State Exam (MMSE) score of 18 or greater

Exclusion Criteria:

• Failure to meet all inclusion criteria
• Pregnancy
• Colostomy bag
• Uncontrolled/untreated hyper- or hypotension