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Robotic hip brace may help tame blood sugar spikes after eating

NCT ID NCT07692802

Completed Disease control Sponsor: CHA University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether walking with a wearable hip exoskeleton can improve blood sugar control after meals in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants walk for 30 minutes after a meal, either without assistance or wearing the exoskeleton in two different support modes. The goal is to see if the device helps lower post-meal blood sugar spikes compared to sitting or walking normally.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Bot-Fit wearable hip exoskeleton
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to manage blood sugar after meals in type 2 diabetes using assistive walking technology.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 14 participants. The exoskeleton may not meaningfully improve blood sugar, and results may not apply to all people with diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHA University

    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13503, South Korea

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