Robot suit helps stroke and spinal injury patients walk again – small study shows promise

NCT ID NCT07352085

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a wearable robotic exoskeleton called EksoNR in 5 people with stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebellar ataxia, or spastic paraplegia. The goal was to see if using the device for gait training in an outpatient setting is safe, tolerable, and feasible. Researchers measured changes in independence, balance, and mobility, but the study is too small to draw firm conclusions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

EksoNR wearable exoskeleton

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that exoskeleton-assisted walking therapy is feasible and safe for outpatient rehab, paving the way for larger studies.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, only to test feasibility and safety. Results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ataxia cerebellar ataxia hereditary spastic paraplegia ischemic stroke paraplegia spinal cord injury stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital

    Kaposvár, Somogy County, 7400, Hungary