https://pittplusme.org/study/2802
Biomechanical Performance of the Keeogo Knee Stress-relief Powered Exoskeleton
STUDY BASICS
Do you have knee osteoarthritis? You may be eligible for a research study to compare the Keeogo Knee Stress-relief Powered Exoskeleton to a passive knee brace in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Participation involves answering questions and performing tasks during two visits. Compensation is provided.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participants will answer questions and perform tasks during two visits.
Visit 1 will include:
- A 6-minute walking test
- Survey question on age, gender, physical function, pain, stiffness, etc.
- Device fitting/tuning
- An overground walking test
- Preferred uphill, downhill and neutral speed test of Keeogo orthosis and brace.
Visit 2 will include:
- Warm-up and preparation
- Tests:
- Brace condition: uphill, downhill, neutral (1 minutes x 3 times each)
- Keeogo condition: uphill, downhill, neutral (1 minute x 3 times each)
- Interview
- Wrap up
IRB: Pro00003750
- Design Improvements and Evaluation of a Knee Stress- Relief Powered Exoskeleton for Veterans with Knee Osteoarthritis
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Dan Ding
Dan Ding, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Ding received her PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in mechanical and automation engineering. She is an expert in developing and evaluating technology to help people with disabilities maintain or improve their functioning. Dr. Ding is also a research scientist at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the Pittsburgh VA.