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Evaluation of a Structurally Suitable Neck Exoskeleton in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Structural Suitability of a Robotic Neck Exoskeleton to Restore Head Movements in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Who can join
All ages · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ALS diagnosis and neck weakness Exclusion Criteria: * Any cognitive deficits or visual impairments that would prevent from safely using the device and completing the tasks.
About the study
The investigators will evaluate a new powered neck exoskeleton in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to understand whether this device allows adequate head range of motion and achieves satisfaction from users. In this small cross-sectional device feasibility study, participants will be enrolled from the ALS clinic at the University of Utah Hospital. After obtaining written consent, participants will perform tasks using the neck exoskeleton. Tasks include computerized tracking tasks and simulated activities of daily living. Breaks will be added between tasks to avoid fatigue. Head-neck kinematics will be recorded, and range of motion will be computed. Participants will also report their satisfaction of the device.
What is being tested
- powered neck exoskeleton (device)
Sponsor: University of Utah · Participants: 10 · Started: Sep 6, 2024
Contact the study team
- Haohan Zhang, PhD · Phone: 801-585-2536
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07491562
Locations in the U.S.
| Utah | University of Utah, Salt Lake City |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.