Robot suit helps stroke patients walk again sooner?

NCT ID NCT05241457

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a robotic exoskeleton called Ekso can help stroke patients improve their walking and balance during early inpatient rehabilitation. Forty adults who had a stroke were randomly assigned to receive either Ekso-assisted gait training or conventional therapy. Researchers measured walking speed, endurance, and balance to see if the robot suit offered extra benefits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ekso robotic exoskeleton
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a more effective way to help stroke patients regain walking ability and balance during early recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the device may not be better than standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT, ACUTE STROKE STROKE, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sunnyview

Schenectady, New York, 12308, United States

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