Motorized brace aims to unload painful knees without surgery
NCT ID NCT07673328
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a modular, powered leg brace (exoskeleton) designed to assist knee movement and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. The brace provides a small amount of torque to help the joint, potentially lowering muscle effort and painful loads on the knee. Researchers will measure changes in pain, muscle activity, and walking speed in up to 65 participants, including both healthy adults and those with knee OA.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Modular powered orthosis (exoskeleton)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a non-drug, non-surgical way to reduce knee pain and improve mobility for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 65 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not reduce pain enough to be practical.
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