Robot hip device aims to improve walking after stroke
NCT ID NCT07353203
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a powered hip exoskeleton for gait training in 32 people who had a stroke at least 3 months earlier. Participants used the device for 10 sessions over 5 weeks. The main goal was to check safety and see if walking speed improved.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hip-assist powered exoskeleton
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new way to help stroke survivors walk better using a wearable robotic device.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work for all patients or could cause discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
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