Robotic leg trainer put to the test for restoring gait after paralysis and surgery
NCT ID NCT07735702
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding a robotic leg-training device (ZEPU-AI5) to standard rehab can safely improve walking, strength, and balance in adults aged 18–60 with lower-limb problems from stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. Participants will receive either robot-assisted training plus usual rehab, or usual rehab alone, three times a week for 12 weeks. The study tracks safety issues like falls or joint pain, and measures improvements in walking distance and muscle strength.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a robotic lower-limb strength training and evaluation device called ZEPU-AI5
- What this could lead to
- If it works, robot-assisted training could become a standard addition to rehab, helping people regain walking ability faster and more safely.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device could cause falls, skin sores, or joint pain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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