Robot trainer aims to keep seniors on their feet during hospital stays

NCT ID NCT05782855

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Odense University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether robot-assisted leg exercises can prevent older patients from losing strength and independence during a hospital stay. 488 patients aged 65 and older will either receive robot-guided training or standard care. The goal is to see if the robot helps them walk and do daily tasks better after discharge.

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 physical training (ROBERT® robot)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a way to help older patients maintain their ability to walk and perform daily activities during hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is a single trial in Denmark, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The robot training is additional to standard care, so benefits may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute disease Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE ILLNESS ADL FUNCTIONAL DECLINE PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Odense University Hospital/Svendborg Hospital

Svendborg, 5700, Denmark

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