Robots as rehab coaches: a new approach to retraining coordination in ataxia

NCT ID NCT07733687

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Somogy Megyei Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether robot-assisted neurorehabilitation can improve coordination, balance, and walking in adults with ataxia, a condition that affects movement control. Participants will receive either robotic or standard rehabilitation, and researchers will measure changes in motor function and daily independence. The goal is to see if high-tech, repetitive training outperforms conventional therapy.

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 neurorehabilitation
What this could lead to: If effective, robot-assisted therapy could offer a new, more intensive way to improve motor function and independence in people with ataxia.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and the benefits of robotic therapy over conventional rehabilitation remain unproven. Results may not apply to all types of ataxia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atactic disorder Ataxia cerebellar ataxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATAXIA - OTHER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Somogy County Kaposi Mór Teaching Hospital

Kaposvár, Somogy County, 7400, Hungary

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