Georgia Institute Of Technology
Clinical trials sponsored by Georgia Institute Of Technology, explained in plain language.
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Robot ankle brace could help stroke patients walk easier
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a powered ankle exoskeleton to help people who have had a stroke walk more easily. Fifteen stroke survivors will wear the robotic brace while walking on a treadmill, over ground, and on stairs and ramps. The goal is to see if the device reduces the energy ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Robotic suits face off: which exoskeleton helps spinal injury patients walk better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two wearable robotic leg exoskeletons to see how they affect walking and user experience in people with spinal cord injury. Six adults with motor-complete spinal cord injury (chest level T3-T11) will test both devices. The goal is to learn which design works b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Ear zaps may help seniors learn new moves
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mild, painless nerve stimulation at the outer ear (tVNS) can help older adults learn finger control tasks faster. 32 healthy adults aged 65-84 will be randomly assigned to receive real stimulation or a sham (fake) version during training. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Can stress make you lose your way? study explores aging brain's navigation skills
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how getting older and feeling stressed can change the way we remember and find our way around. Researchers will have 85 adults aged 65-80 do a virtual navigation task while their brains are scanned. Some will be put under mild stress to see if it makes them re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC