Robot suit gives MS patients a leg up on walking
NCT ID NCT07326852
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a robotic exoskeleton called HAL can improve walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis. Eight participants will train with HAL for one hour a day, five days a week, for two months. Their walking speed, endurance, and balance will be measured before and after the training to see if the device helps.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * No previous robotic rehabilitation. * Completion of the 10-meter walk test. * Mini mental status score ≥24. * MASS score \<2. * EDSS \<6. Exclusion Criteria: * History of serious degenerative disease. * Presence of open wounds. * History of thoracic surgery. * Chronic respiratory diseases. * Presence of unstable cardiovascular disease. * Medical conditions that prevent mobilization.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ege University
Izmir, Karşıyaka, Turkey (Türkiye)
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