Spinal implant and robot suit help paralyzed patients take steps

NCT ID NCT06881134

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new rehabilitation approach for people with spinal cord injury. Ten participants received a spinal cord stimulation implant and used a robotic exoskeleton to help them walk. The goal was to improve leg muscle strength and overall quality of life. The combination of these two technologies aims to boost recovery beyond what either can do alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: spinal cord stimulation device and robotic exoskeleton
What this could lead to: If successful, this combination therapy could help people with spinal cord injury regain leg movement and improve bladder and bowel control, enhancing daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires surgery and may not work for all types of spinal cord injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEUROMODULATION ROBOT ASSISTED GAIT TRAINING SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China

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