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Robot suit helps stroke patients walk again sooner?

NCT ID NCT05241457

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a robotic exoskeleton called Ekso can help stroke patients improve their walking and balance during early inpatient rehabilitation. Forty adults who had a stroke were randomly assigned to receive either Ekso-assisted gait training or conventional therapy. Researchers measured walking speed, endurance, and balance to see if the robot suit offered extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ekso robotic exoskeleton
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a more effective way to help stroke patients regain walking ability and balance during early recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the device may not be better than standard therapy.

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Study facts

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inpatient at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital * Right or left hemispheric stroke * \>18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * No paresis * Paraplegia * Quadriplegia * FAC of 2,3 or 4 * Weight \> 220 lbs (Ekso manufacturer criteria) * Height \> 6'4" (Ekso manufacturer criteria) * \> 3 months post stroke onset * Comorbidities affecting gait (LE fractures, Parkinson's, Severe Polyneuropathy) * LE/sacral wounds that come into contact with the Ekso * LE contractures that cannot be accommodated by Ekso * Prior Stroke * Weight Bearing Restrictions 8 * Unable to follow 1-2 step commands. * Contact precautions for COVID-19

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cerebrovascular accident Cerebrovascular accident, acute Stroke Stroke, acute

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sunnyview

    Schenectady, New York, 12308, United States

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