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Robotic exoskeletons go home: can daily wear change life after spinal cord injury?

NCT ID NCT07030322

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ekso Bionics Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers are observing five people with spinal cord injury who have a personal robotic exoskeleton for walking. The study tracks how often and how long participants use the device at home and in the community over 12 months. It also measures changes in health, bladder and bowel function, pain, mental health, and healthcare costs. Participants use the exoskeleton as they wish, with no required number of sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a personal overground robotic exoskeleton (Ekso Indego Personal)
What this could lead to
If the device proves practical and beneficial over a year, it could support wider insurance coverage and daily home use for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a tiny observational case study of five people, so results may not apply broadly. Participants must meet strict physical requirements, and the study does not test whether the exoskeleton causes better health, only whether patterns appear.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 5 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Ekso Bionics Clinical team will identify ambassadors with SCI who are interested in attaining an Indego device.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Femur lengths from 14.5" to 19" (35.5cm to 47 cm) * Healthy bone density * Height from 5'1" to 6'3" (1.5 to 1.9 m) * Seated hip width ≤ 16.6" (42.2 cm) * Sufficient upper extremity strength to manage approved stability aids * Weight 250 lbs or less * Availability of a support person able to complete training and be present during all Indego sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairments resulting in inability to follow directions * Colostomy bag * Diminished standing tolerance caused by orthostatic hypotension * Heterotopic ossification * Hip or knee contractures greater than 10° or ankle contractures greater than 5° * History of severe neurological injuries other than SCI (multiple sclerosis, --cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, etc). * Lower limb prothesis * Poor skin integrity in areas in contact with the device * Pregnancy * Psychiatric conditions that may interfere with proper operation of the device * Severe concurrent medical diseases: infections, circulatory, heart or lung, pressure sores * Severe or uncontrolled spasticity (Modified Ashworth 4) * Spinal instability or spinal orthotics * Uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia * Uncontrolled hypertension or hypotension * Unhealed limb or pelvic fractures * Unresolved deep vein thrombosis * Any condition which in the opinion of a medical doctor prevents the user from using the device

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury

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Spinal cord injury

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Locations

  • Ekso Bionics, Inc.

    San Rafael, California, 94901, United States

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