Robot leg brace could help kids walk stronger
NCT ID NCT06998134
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study is testing a new leg exoskeleton designed by the NIH to help children and young adults with muscle weakness from conditions like cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury. Researchers want to see how well the device works in different real-world settings, like walking on a ramp or through an obstacle course. The study involves 23 participants and will measure how the exoskeleton improves knee movement and walking ability.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Extension assist knee ankle foot orthosis (EA-KAFO) exoskeleton
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better exoskeleton designs that help children with muscle weakness walk more easily in everyday situations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exoskeleton is still experimental and may not work for all tasks.
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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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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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