Self-Balancing exoskeleton could let SCI patients walk without crutches

NCT ID NCT07380516

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a self-balancing exoskeleton called XoMotion-R can help people with spinal cord injury (SCI) walk hands-free during rehab. Researchers will recruit 16 participants (8 inpatients and 8 outpatients) with specific levels of SCI to try the device. The goal is to see if early robotic gait training improves walking ability and reduces complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: XoMotion-R self-balancing exoskeleton (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this exoskeleton could help people with spinal cord injury regain walking ability and reduce long-term disability.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 16 participants. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and results may not apply to 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.

SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta, T5G0B7, Canada

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