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Robot knee brace shows promise for crouch gait in cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT06887764

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a powered knee orthosis called Agilik in 10 people with cerebral palsy who have crouch gait. Participants walked with the device and without it to see if it improved their walking distance, speed, and knee motion. The goal was to find out if the device can help reduce crouching and make walking easier.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Powered knee orthosis (Agilik device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this device could help people with cerebral palsy walk more easily and with less effort.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still new and needs much more testing.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at GMFCS levels I and II * Exhibits crouch gait * Between 8 to 65 years of age * Hip flexion contracture less than 10 degrees * Knee flexion contracture less than 20 degrees when measured in prone with hips extended * Thigh-foot angle is between 15 degrees (internal) to 30 degrees (external) in prone * Can walk a minimum distance of 10 meters without stopping Exclusion Criteria: * No other neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiorespiratory health conditions or injuries * The presence of any cognitive impairment that could limit the ability to understand, follow simple directions, and inform when in pain * Inability to participate in the study because of recent orthopedic surgery (within twelve months)

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy (CP) Crouch gait

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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