A randomized, cross-over trial comparing the effect of innovative robotic gait training and functional clinical therapy in children with cerebral palsy; a protocol to test feasibility.

Journal: Contemporary clinical trials
PMID: 36669727

Abstract

PURPOSE: Robotic gait training is relatively new in the world of pediatric rehabilitation. Preliminary feasibility studies and case reports include stationary robot-assisted treadmill training. Mobile robotic gait trainers hold greater promise for intensive practice-based therapy within hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and at-home therapy as they enable participation and social integration while practicing high-quality gait patterns.

Authors

  • Anna M McCormick
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Canada. Electronic address: AMcCormick@cheo.on.ca.
  • Hana Alazem
    Division of Development and Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Sarah Zaidi
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada.
  • Nicholas J Barrowman
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Canada.
  • Leanne M Ward
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Canada.
  • Hugh J McMillan
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada; Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Canada.
  • Patricia Longmuir
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada.
  • Michelle Larin
    Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Canada.
  • Kathryn Dalton
    Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

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