Which exoskeleton do therapists prefer? a Head-to-Head comparison
NCT ID NCT07767955
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study asks whether physiotherapists and physical education instructors are more satisfied with certain exoskeleton models used for gait training in rehabilitation. A group of 14 experienced professionals will test three different devices and rate their usability. The goal is to understand which features support therapists' work best, potentially shaping future exoskeleton design and training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exoskeleton devices for gait training (three models: LokomatPro FreeD, Atalante X, and a wearable device requiring clutches)
- What this could lead to
- If this study shows clear preferences among therapists, it could guide future exoskeleton design and training to better support rehabilitation professionals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small exploratory study with only 14 participants, so its findings may not apply broadly. It measures satisfaction, not patient outcomes, and cannot determine which device is clinically best.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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14 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Healthcare professionals (HCP) specialized in rehabilitation, with a minimum of six months of experience in exoskeleton operation for the treatment of adult patients with different levels of lower limb impairments.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals (HCP) specialized in rehabilitation, with a minimum of six months of experience in exoskeleton operation for the treatment of adult patients with different levels of lower limb impairments. Exclusion Criteria: * Not being a rehabilitation specialist, having less than six months of experience with the device
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05.403-010, Brazil
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