Robot boot could help knee pain sufferers walk again
NCT ID NCT07652437
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a powered boot-like device (exoskeleton) to see if it can help people with knee osteoarthritis walk more easily. Nine adults with knee pain who have trouble walking will try the device in a lab. The goal is to see if the device is comfortable and can reduce strain on the knee during walking.
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MIT Media Lab
RECRUITINGCambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
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