Development & Evaluation of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle(PAM) for Patients With Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFO)

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT06438835

Superior University4 enrolled

Overview

Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs), inspired by the structure and function of natural muscles, offer a lightweight and adaptable solution compared to traditional rigid Ankle Foot Orthosis(AFOs).

The development process involves design optimization to ensure proper, fit, functionality and durability. Researchers utilize advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to create PAMs that mimic the natural movement of the ankle joint while providing sufficient support and flexibility. Evaluation of PAMs involves rigorous testing in both laboratory settings and real world environments. Bio-mechanical analysis assesses the performance of PAMs during various activities such as walking, running and stair negotiation. Critical trails involving patients with AFOs provide valueable feedback on usability, comfort and overall satisfaction. Additionally, long-term studied monitor the durability and reliability of PAMs over extended periods of use. Overall, the development and evaluation of PAMs for patient with AFOs represent a significant advancement in assistive technology. By offering a more natural and adaptive solution for gait assistance, PAMs enhance mobility, independence and quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Orthopedic Disorder

Interventions

PneuFlex AFO AssistDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

It features a pneumatic artificial muscle designed to enhance ankle foot orthosis functionally for patients with mobility issues.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 14 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of droop foot * Ability to tolerate pneumatic pressure * Sufficient muscle strength activation Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to materials used in device fabrication * Severe muscle weakness preventing activation * Uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy.

Locations (1)

Al-Ghani rehabilitation centre. Opposite to Misaq-ul-mall

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Functional Mobility

Functional mobility is a person's physiological ability to move independently and safely in a variety of environments in order to accomplish functional activities or tasks and to participate in the activities of daily living, at home, work and in the community

Time frame: 12 months

Range of motion (ROM)

Range of motion means the extent or limit to which a part of the body can be moved around a joint or a fixed point; the totality of movement a joint is capable of doing. Range of motion of a joint is gauged during passive ROM (assisted) PROM or active ROM (independent) AROM.

Time frame: 12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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