Can robots help rebuild movement after stroke or injury?
NCT ID NCT07749612
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether robotic devices that guide arm and leg movements can safely improve strength, coordination, and daily function in adults with movement problems from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, or orthopedic conditions. Participants will use the devices three times a week for 12 weeks alongside standard rehabilitation, and researchers will compare their progress to a group receiving usual care alone. The study focuses on safety, tolerability, and whether robotic training adds extra benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robotic rehabilitation trainer systems (ZEPU-2000A for upper limbs, ZEPU-2000D and ZEPU-2000E for lower limbs) that guide repeated arm and leg movements during therapy sessions.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these robotic trainers could become a standard addition to rehabilitation, helping people regain strength, movement, and daily function after neurological injuries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply broadly. There are also risks like skin irritation, joint pain, or falls during training.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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