NCT07353892 Robotic Exoskeletons in Acute Care Therapy
| NCT ID | NCT07353892 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Baylor Research Institute |
| Condition | Patients Post-cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-01-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to establish the safety, feasibility, and preliminary findings of overground robotic exoskeleton early ambulation (ORE-EA) compared to usual care early ambulation (UC-EA) in the rehabilitation of patients who have had cardiovascular or thoracic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a difference between groups in time between surgery and ambulation? * Are there differences in safety and feasibility?
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years 2. Underwent cardiovascular or thoracic surgery, including but not limited to coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement/repair, lung resection, or advanced cardiovascular or pulmonary therapies \[transplant, durable or temporary ventricular assist device implantation (VAD), temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS), venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO)\]. 3. Medically appropriate for physical therapy, including upright activity and ambulation, as defined by an order in the patient's electronic medical record signed by a physician or advanced practice provider. 4. Requires ≥ 50% assist to perform upright activity based on physical therapy assessments (e.g., AMPAC-6 clicks or JH-HLM) 5. English or Spanish-speaking 6. Able to provide written informed consent (or via a legally authorized representative if applicable) 7. Meets ORE frame limitations (height = 5'2" to 6'4" and weight ≤ 220 lbs.) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Co