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Can a robotic suit help kids with neurological conditions walk better?

NCT ID NCT07745712

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This trial is testing a robotic exoskeleton called ABLE Kids to see if it is safe and practical for children who have trouble walking due to conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or muscle weakness. Fifteen children will use the device in up to ten one-hour training sessions over three weeks. The study will measure how well the device works, how easy it is to put on and take off, and whether it may offer any benefits for walking and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ABLE Kids exoskeleton
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safe, effective way for children with neurological gait disorders to practice walking, potentially improving mobility and independence.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study focused on safety and feasibility, not proof of benefit. The device may not work for all children, and there is a risk of discomfort or device-related issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Minors with gait impairments, ranging from mild to severe, resulting from neurological conditions or muscular weakness * Anthropometric measurements compatible with the use of the exoskeleton, particularly: * Weight under 75 kg * Height between 1.0-1.5 m * Hip: maximum distance between greater trochanters of 35 cm * Thigh: maximum distance from trochanter to knee joint line of 36 cm * Lower leg: maximum distance from knee joint line to shoe sole of 45 cm * Medically stable * Intact skin in areas in contact with the device * Favorable medical assessment for standing, gait training, and weight-bearing activities * Signed informed consent from parents or legal guardians, and assent from the minor whenever possible, according to age and cognitive ability Exclusion Criteria: * Severe spasticity in the lower limbs (Modified Ashworth Scale \[MAS\] \> 3) * Severe osteoporosis resulting in atraumatic bone fractures * Unhealed fractures or history of fragility fractures in the lower extremities within the past 2 years * Unstable or painful hip dislocation (Migration Percentage \[MP\] \> 50%) * Symptomatic heterotopic ossification with mechanical limitation or pain * Anatomical limitations incompatible with proper fitting and safe use of the device: * Leg length discrepancy \>1.5 cm in the upper segment or \>2.0 cm in the lower segment * Severe scoliosis (Cobb angle \>40° without the possibility of orthotic use during operation) * Inability to achieve proper adjustment within the device * Joint range of motion limitations preventing use of the exoskeleton: * Knee flexion contracture ≥40° * Hip flexion contracture ≥20° * Rigid equinus foot * Spine or lower extremity surgery within the last 3 months * Recently implanted pacemakers * Inability to communicate pain, fear, or discomfort (verbally or nonverbally) * Daytime mechanical ventilation * Uncontrolled epileptic seizures * Medical or cardiovascular instability * Considered unsuitable by physicians and physiotherapists. Any acute medical condition such as fever, infection, respiratory problems, urinary symptoms, uncontrolled pain, new swelling or redness in the extremities, active deep vein thrombosis, or severe comorbidities considered incompatible with the use of ABLE Kids until clinical resolution * Absence of head or trunk control in sitting or standing that cannot be compensated through the use of orthotic support during exoskeleton use

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Som·hi Rehab

    RECRUITING

    Girona, Girona, 17001, Spain

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