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Robotic legs go Head-to-Head: which exoskeleton helps paralyzed people walk better?

NCT ID NCT07128901

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two different robotic exoskeletons—one that balances itself and one that requires the user to balance—in 6 people with spinal cord injury. Researchers measured how fast and far participants could walk with each device, along with muscle activity and user feedback. The goal was to understand which design works better for walking and daily use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lower-limb exoskeleton devices (Ekso Indego Therapy and Wandercraft Atalante X)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify which exoskeleton design offers better walking ability and comfort for people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (6 people) that only compares two devices, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment or cure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subacute to chronic SCI (≥ 3mths post injury) * Motor-complete (ASIA Impairment Scale classification A/B) * Injury level T3-T11 * Age 18-70 yrs * Height between 5'1" and 6'1" * Weight \<200 lbs (90kg) * Seated hip width \< 42cm * Standing tolerance \> 15mins * Have sufficient upper limb strength to use a platform rolling walker, rolling walker, or forearm crutches * Currently medically cleared and enrolled in the Shepherd Center Beyond Therapy program * Medically cleared for weight-bearing activities * Able to follow directions to safely participate in assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Existing skin lesions or wounds * Hip or knee contracture \> 10 degrees or ankle contracture \> 5 degrees * Severe or uncontrolled spasticity * Non-healing fractures * Uncontrolled autonomic dysreflexia * Heart or peripheral vascular condition * Pregnancy * Active heterotopic ossification * Active deep vein thrombosis * Cognitive deficits that make it difficult for participants to follow verbal instructions or making it unsafe to participate in assessments. * Any reason the principal investigator feels the potential participant may not be safe to participate in the study

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury

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Spinal cord injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Shepherd Center

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, United States

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