Smart brace aims to help spinal cord injury patients walk farther
NCT ID NCT03930056
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a high-tech, computer-controlled knee-ankle-foot brace (C-Brace) to traditional braces in 30 people with spinal cord injury. Participants will train with the device for up to 20 sessions and then use it at home for 3 months. The main goal is to see if the smart brace helps them walk longer distances in 6 minutes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
C-Brace II (micro-processor controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a smart brace helps people with spinal cord injury walk farther and more safely than traditional braces.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve walking enough to justify its cost or complexity.
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Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States