Robot suit aims to help stroke survivors walk better

NCT ID NCT04818424

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Lou Awad, PT, DPT, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study planned to test whether a soft robotic exosuit worn on the ankle could help stroke survivors walk better. Participants would have done high-intensity gait training with or without the exosuit. The goal was to see if the suit could improve walking distance and speed. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Soft exosuit (wearable robot) and gait training
What this could lead to: If it had worked, this could point toward a way to help stroke survivors walk better and more independently in daily life.
What could go wrong: The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available. The approach is still experimental and may not provide lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Harvard University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02134, United States
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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