Robotic exoskeleton shows promise for muscle disease patients

NCT ID NCT05200702

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a wearable robotic suit called MyoSuit that assists knee and hip movement in people with various muscle disorders. 32 participants used the device to perform walking tests, and researchers checked for safety and any immediate improvements in walking ability. The goal was to see if the suit is safe and helpful enough to consider for home use in the future.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Knee-hip powered soft exoskeleton (MyoSuit)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could help people with muscle disorders walk more easily and safely, potentially improving daily mobility.

What could go wrong

This was a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, focused on short-term safety. It does not prove long-term benefits or work for all types of muscle conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy congenital myopathy disorder of glycogen metabolism idiopathic inflammatory myopathy inborn mitochondrial myopathy muscle tissue disorder muscular dystrophy myositis disease neuromuscular disease Thomsen and Becker disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Myology

    Paris, 75013, France