Robot suit helps kids with cerebral palsy take steps forward

NCT ID NCT07049523

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Hunan Normal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a robotic exoskeleton could help children aged 6 to 12 with severe cerebral palsy improve their walking and motor skills. Participants used the robot for 45-minute sessions three times a week over six months. The trial aimed to measure changes in movement, joint flexibility, and quality of life compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robotic exoskeleton gait training device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new therapy to improve walking and motor function in children with severe cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited. The device is still experimental, and benefits may not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy spastic cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hunan Normal University

Changsha, Hunan, 81000, China

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