Can a robot help people walk again after stroke or injury?
NCT ID NCT07735676
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a robotic device called ZEPU-AI1 that helps people with leg weakness practice standing and walking. The trial includes adults aged 19 to 60 who have walking problems from stroke, spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. Half of the participants will use the robot alongside standard physical therapy, while the other half will receive standard therapy alone. The goal is to see if the robot is safe, practical, and may improve walking speed, balance, and strength.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- robot-assisted gait training using the ZEPU-AI1 Gait Training and Evaluation System
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could bring an advanced robotic therapy to Bangladesh, helping people with walking problems regain mobility and independence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 32 participants. The device may cause falls, skin sores, or joint pain, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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