Robotic suit pushes spinal injury patients to the limit
NCT ID NCT04973852
First seen Apr 17, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people with spinal cord injuries can safely reach a high heart rate while walking in a robotic exoskeleton. Eleven participants completed five training sessions using the Ekso exoskeleton. Researchers measured heart rate and walking ability before and after training to see if this intense exercise could improve strength and endurance.
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NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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