Robot suit could help stiff legs move again

NCT ID NCT05926596

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a wearable robotic exoskeleton that stretches the legs of people with spasticity caused by spinal cord injury. The device aims to mimic the stretching done by nurses or caregivers. Ten veterans will try the device during leg stretching, treadmill walking, and overground walking to see if it improves muscle activity, joint motion, and gait. The goal is to develop a better way to restore leg function and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Wearable robotic exoskeleton
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new way to improve leg movement and walking ability for people with spasticity.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants. The device may not work as hoped, and results may not apply to everyone with spasticity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

movement disorder Muscle Spasticity spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MOVEMENT DISORDERS SPASTICITY SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
RECRUITING

Syracuse, New York, 13210-2716, United States

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