Innovative Robotic Gait Trainer Use to Enable Walking in Children With Cerebral Palsy GMFCS III and IV

Conditions de participation

• Sexe:

  ALL

• Âges admissibles:

  2 to 12

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy
* GMFCS Levels III and IV
* Ages ≥2 to ≤12 years
* Ability to take steps with and/or without assistance
* Meet the Trexo Plus device size requirements
* Ability to follow instructions and signal pain, fear, or discomfort
* Ability to safely use the device at home as determined by the study team

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lower limb or orthopedic surgery within 9 months prior to enrollment
* Botulinum toxin injections within 4 months prior to enrollment
* Serial casting within 3 months prior to enrollment
* Knee flexion contracture \> 20°
* Knee valgus \> 40°
* Hip subluxation \> 40 % migration percentage
* Uncontrolled movements that prevent transfer in and/or out of device
* Weight bearing restrictions
* Uncontrolled seizures
* Skin lesions in areas where the device straps would be attached
* Significant language barrier with parents and/or caregivers Note: children with severe contractures will be unable to fit in the device and are therefore excluded from the study