Robots help burn and fracture patients take steps toward recovery

NCT ID NCT07578753

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether robot-assisted gait training can improve walking in people with lower limb burns and fractures. Five participants will receive 30 minutes of robot training plus 30 minutes of conventional therapy daily for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this combination helps restore walking ability better than standard care alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: robot-assisted gait training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation method for people with severe leg burns and fractures, helping them walk again more effectively.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach is still experimental and needs much larger trials to confirm any benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture burn

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BURN FRACTURE ROBOT ASSISTED GAIT TRAINING

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Locations

Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital

Seoul, 07247, South Korea

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