AI-Powered leg brace learns your walk and helps you move

NCT ID NCT07616167

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests a robotic leg brace with smart software that senses how a person walks and adjusts its help in real time. Researchers want to see if this adaptive system improves walking speed and balance in stroke survivors compared to a standard brace. About 20 people, including healthy adults and chronic stroke survivors, will walk on treadmills and stairs while wearing the device.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AI-driven control software for a lower-limb powered orthosis (exoskeleton)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a smarter exoskeleton that helps stroke survivors walk faster and more naturally, improving daily independence.
What could go wrong: This is a very early pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The technology 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

Rehabilitation Laboratory in the Ford Robotics Building on the University of Michigan North Campus

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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