Robot suit gets heart patients on their feet faster in ICU
NCT ID NCT07353892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a robotic exoskeleton can help people who had heart or lung surgery walk sooner and more safely in the ICU. Twenty adults will be randomly assigned to either use the exoskeleton or receive standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure how quickly patients get upright, how much they walk, and whether the device is safe and practical.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Overground robotic exoskeleton early ambulation (ORE-EA)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help heart surgery patients get out of bed and walk sooner, potentially speeding up recovery and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exoskeleton might not be safe or practical for all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75246, United States