Robot harness study aims to improve rehab for spinal injury patients

NCT ID NCT03004144

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

Summary

This study looks at how a robotic body-weight support system called FLOAT affects the way people with incomplete spinal cord injury perform everyday tasks like walking, standing up, and climbing stairs. Researchers measure movement and muscle activity with and without the robot's help. The goal is to learn how to better tailor rehabilitation exercises for each patient.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

FLOAT body-weight support system

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help design better rehabilitation programs for people with spinal cord injury.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring movement, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead to direct benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitätsklinik Balgrist

    Zurich, 8008, Switzerland