๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-07

Nomad P-KAFO Study (NCT05644522)

Power Forward Study: A Cross-Sector, Multisite Clinical Trial of a Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk. The main questions it aims to answer are to quantify the effectiveness of the Nomad in improving mobility, balance, frequency of falls, and quality of life in individuals with lower-extremity impairments compared to their own brace, over three months of daily home and community use. Participants will: * Wear a sensor that records everyday activities and mobility. * Perform measures of mobility and different activities of participation using their own brace. * Perform measures of mobility and different activities of participation using the Nomad powered KAFO

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years to 89 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 238-6875

Email: ajayaraman@sralab.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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