Robot suit may ease bathroom troubles for spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT05176327

First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether training with a robotic exoskeleton (a wearable robot that helps people walk) could improve bowel problems caused by spinal cord injury. Ten adults with long-term spinal cord injury used the exoskeleton in a supervised program. Researchers measured changes in bowel function scores, time spent on the toilet, and accidents. The goal was to see if this approach is worth studying in larger trials.

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Locations

  • MacLehose Medical Rehabilitation Centre

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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