NCT07724093Not yet recruiting
Effects of Powered Hip Flexion Device in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
The Effects of a Powered Hip Flexion Orthosis on Gait in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: a Case Series
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 23 Jul 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The purpose of this study is to assess the immediate effects of a commercially available non-FDA regulated powered hip flexion assist device (Hypershell X, Shenzhen, China) on walking ability in persons with MS. The main question it aims to answer is: Does a powered hip flexion device provide immediate improvements in walking ability over short distances for people with MS?
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 10 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 14 Jul 2026
- Start date
- 15 Jul 2026
- Primary completion date
- 1 May 2027
- Lead sponsor
- University of Dayton
- Diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
- NCT number
- NCT07724093
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 10
- From 15 Jul 2026 to the primary completion date, 1 May 2027
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Prior treatment
- Prior regular use of a hip flexion orthosis within the past 6 months.
Other illness
- Any other neurological conditions that may affect gait.
Other
- Cognitive or communication deficits that would limit ability to participate safely.
- Significant pain or deformity of the lower extremities that could impact walking ability.
- Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Score of 3 or 4) of the hips or lower extremities that could impact walking ability.
Who the study is looking for
- Age 18-80
- Diagnosis of relapsing remitting, primary progressive or secondary progressive MS
- Unilateral or bilateral hip flexion weakness (Manual muscle testing score of 3 or less)
- Ability to walk at least 30 meters without requiring rest and without physical support or assistance from another person.
- Waist circumference 26-48", Height 5 '- 6'2", Weight 100-230lbs
Age in the registry: 18 years to 80 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Dayton | United States | Unknown status |
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