Exoskeleton and spinal zaps help paralyzed patients walk again?
NCT ID NCT03096197
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to the lower back can boost the benefits of a robotic exoskeleton for people with chronic spinal cord injury. Twenty-four participants who cannot walk will receive either exoskeleton training alone or combined with stimulation. The goal is to see if the combination helps them walk farther, faster, and with better balance.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Exoskeleton-assisted walking and transcutaneous lumbosacral stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination therapy could help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk farther and faster, and improve their balance.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvements may be modest and not lead to independent walking.
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Kessler Foundation
RECRUITINGWest Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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