Robot hip brace helps stroke patients take better steps
NCT ID NCT07353203
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested a wearable robotic device that assists hip movement during walking training for people who had a stroke at least 3 months ago. Thirty-two participants used the exoskeleton for 10 sessions over 5 weeks. The main goal was to check safety and see if walking speed improved.
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Locations
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
What this could mean
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Active substance
hip-assist powered exoskeleton
What this could lead to
If this device proves safe and effective, it could offer a new way to improve walking ability in people recovering from stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires minimal assistance and may not help those with more severe walking problems.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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