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 walking tasks for one lab visit. Compensation is provided.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participants will answer questions and perform tasks:
- A 6-minute walking test
- Survey question on age, gender, physical function, pain, stiffness, etc.
- Device fitting/tuning
- An overground walking test (A. self-selected normal walking speed; B. self-selected fast walking speed)
- Interview
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.