Robotic legs may help children with cerebral palsy walk better — a trial puts the technology to the test
NCT ID NCT07732205
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial investigates whether a robotic gait training system called Lokomat can improve standing, walking, and quality of life in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Participants will receive 20 sessions of robot-assisted training over eight weeks, in addition to their usual rehabilitation. The study compares their progress to a control group that continues standard care alone. The goal is to see if this technology can help the brain learn new movement patterns and strengthen leg muscles.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lokomat robot-assisted gait training system
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could provide a standardized, intensive therapy option to improve mobility and daily function in people with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with a quasi-experimental design, so results may not generalize widely. The optimal training protocol is still uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Semmelweis University, András Pető Rehabilitation and Health Care Department, Institutions of Conductive Pedagogical Center
Budapest, Pest County, 1125, Hungary
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