Can a soft robot help damaged brains move again?

NCT ID NCT07750314

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a soft, wearable robotic exoskeleton designed to assist arm and hand movements in people with acquired brain injury. Participants, including healthy volunteers, perform a set of arm movements with and without the device's help. The study measures how usable the device feels and whether it changes muscle activity, aiming to see if this gentle robot could support rehabilitation and daily assistance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: FRONTIER soft exoskeleton, a wearable robotic device that assists upper limb movements
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a comfortable, wearable robot that helps people with brain injuries regain arm movement and independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small early feasibility study, so the device may not prove effective or comfortable for everyone. It only tests short-term use, not long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

Milan, Milan, 20132, Italy

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