Robot rehab boosts mood after stroke?
NCT ID NCT07203937
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding robotic-assisted walking training to regular physical therapy can improve quality of life, depression, anxiety, and fatigue in people who have had a stroke. Thirty-six adults who had a stroke at least three months ago will receive either robotic gait training or treadmill training twice a week for six weeks, plus standard rehab five days a week. Researchers will check their progress right after treatment and again three months later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robotic-assisted gait training (RoboGait® device) plus treadmill training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to improve quality of life and mood after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of robotic training over standard treadmill therapy is still uncertain.
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