New robot boot aims to fix foot drop after stroke
NCT ID NCT04934787
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a wearable robot called ENMS-BSF that combines soft muscles, electrical stimulation, and balance feedback to correct foot drop and foot inversion after a stroke. Sixty people who had a stroke at least six months ago and have mild-to-moderate walking problems will use the device in 20 training sessions. The goal is to see if it improves their walking pattern and muscle control.
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Active substance
ENMS-BSF device (wearable robot combining soft pneumatic muscles, electrical stimulation, exoskeleton, and balance feedback)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to improve walking and muscle control for people with foot drop after stroke, potentially with lasting benefits.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, small trial (60 people) testing a device, not a drug. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the device may not work for everyone or provide long-term improvement.
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