New Hands-Free exoskeleton aims to restore mobility in spinal cord injury patients
NCT ID NCT07222033
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a personal exoskeleton that lets people with spinal cord injury walk hands-free and stay balanced on their own. Twelve participants with injuries at or above the T6 level will train with the device over several sessions. The goal is to see if the exoskeleton is safe and helps them perform everyday walking tasks like standing up, walking a short distance, and turning around.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hands-free, self-balancing personal exoskeleton
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this exoskeleton could offer a new way for people with spinal cord injury to walk hands-free with a companion, improving mobility and independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires training and may not be suitable for all types of spinal cord injury.
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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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Walk in New York (WINY) Physical Therapy, P.C.
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10010, United States
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