Robot leg workouts tested for ventilator patients
NCT ID NCT07445035
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a powered robot suit to help move the legs of patients who depend on a ventilator can improve their leg strength and breathing. Researchers will work with 30 adults in a respiratory care center. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can help patients wean off the ventilator sooner and shorten their hospital stay.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to maintain a seated position for at least 1 minute. * The participant or their legal representative is able to sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to follow instructions. * Intubation/tracheostomy prior to current admission. * Diagnosis of severe left heart failure. * Diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. * Unable to stand. * Complete paralysis of the lower extremities. * Presence of unhealed ulcers in the lower extremities. * Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. * Lower-limb amputation. * Severe hypertension * Severe cardiac conditions * Severe bilateral joint disorders * Severe pain while standing * Severe osteoporosis * Lower-limb fracture * Ongoing epileptic seizure
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Locations
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Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
RECRUITINGNew Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan
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