Robot knee brace shows promise for crouch gait in cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06887764

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a powered knee orthosis called Agilik in 10 people with cerebral palsy who have crouch gait. Participants walked with the device and without it to see if it improved their walking distance, speed, and knee motion. The goal was to find out if the device can help reduce crouching and make walking easier.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Powered knee orthosis (Agilik device)

What this could lead to

If it works, this device could help people with cerebral palsy walk more easily and with less effort.

What could go wrong

This was a very small pilot study with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still new and needs much more testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States