Robot-Assisted walking: does a Therapist's touch make a difference?
NCT ID NCT06531304
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the interaction between a physical therapist and a patient affects recovery during robot-assisted walking training for people with spinal cord injury. 55 participants were split into two groups: one with high therapist interaction and one with minimal interaction. The goal was to see if more therapist involvement leads to better walking improvements.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- 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 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * incomplete SCI lesion (ISNCSCI AIS level C or D); * subacute or chronic iSCI; * traumatic and non-traumatic aetiology; * SCI at or above T12 level; * absence of severe cognitive impairment such as to interfere with the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * lack of the clinical requirements for using Lokomat; * anything preventing EEG recording.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia
Roma, Rome, 00179, Italy
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