Robot suit aims to help stroke and spinal injury patients walk again

NCT ID NCT06805500

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new robotic device called REACTION that combines an exoskeleton and a gait trainer to help people with stroke or spinal cord injury improve walking and balance. Seven participants completed two sessions of walking and balance tasks, followed by an interview. The goal was to see if the device is feasible and to measure walking speed and balance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

REACTION device (combination of exoskeleton and gait trainer)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new rehabilitation tool that helps improve walking and balance in people with neurological conditions.

What could go wrong

This is a very small feasibility study with only 7 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still in early testing and may not improve walking speed significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nervous system disorder spinal cord injury stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Roessingh Research and Development

    Enschede, Netherlands

  • Sint Maartenskliniek

    Ubbergen, Netherlands