Robot suit helps GBS patients take steps again
NCT ID NCT07556809
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether the Atalante X exoskeleton, a robotic leg brace, is safe and helpful for people with Guillain-Barré syndrome who cannot walk. Eleven participants used the device in 20 training sessions over six weeks. Researchers measured safety, ease of use, and any improvements in walking and muscle strength.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Atalante X exoskeleton (Wandercraft)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this exoskeleton could become a safe rehabilitation tool to help people with GBS regain walking ability faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve walking for all users.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Guttmann
Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain
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