The purpose of this study is to improve control of myoelectrically-controlled advanced orthotic devices (an exoskeleton device that use the body's muscle signals to drive movements of a robotic brace) by using advanced predictive decode algorithms, and the use of high count (\> 8) surface electromyographic (sEMG) electrodes.
This study looks to improve control of myoelectrically-controlled advanced powered orthoses (orthoses that use the body's muscle signals to drive movements of a robotic exoskeleton) by using advanced predictive decode algorithms, and the use of high count (\> 8) surface electromyographic (sEMG) electrodes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
45
Control of the prosthesis/orthosis is based on clinical standard of care using commercially available control algorithms.
Control of the orthosis is based on residual muscle activity mapped to intended movement using high density electromyography and artificial intelligence control algorithms.
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
RECRUITINGBox and Blocks Test (BBT)
The Box and Blocks test is performed using the orthotic device under each condition. The individual puts on the device for a maximum of two hours. During that time wearing the device, they will use two different algorithms for controlling the device to complete the Box and Blocks Test.
Time frame: while using the device (up to 2 hours)
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