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Robot tutor helps stroke patients take steps again

NCT ID NCT03686280

Symptom relief Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a mobile robot designed to help people who have had a stroke regain their ability to walk. 37 stroke survivors used the robot for 16 sessions along with their usual physical therapy. The goal was to see if the robot improved their balance and walking more than standard rehab alone.

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Active substance
interactive mobile walking robot
What this could lead to
If successful, this robot could become a new tool to help stroke survivors regain balance and walking ability more effectively.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage study with only 37 participants. The robot is a prototype, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

37 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients, aged at least 18 years and at most 80 years old -Size at least equal to 150 cm and less than or equal to 190 cm (robot design) * Having signed free informed consent in writing, * Personal history of stroke with ischemic or hemorrhagic cause, right or left hemispherical, localized in addition or under tentorial * Single or multiple stroke. * Post stroke period: acute sub (2 weeks 6 months) * Left or right hemiparesis resulting from stroke * Gait or balance disorders related to the consequences of stroke * Minimum Berg Score: 3 * Hospitalization in a CPR service in complete hospitalization, week or day * Medical stability, ie not presenting a cardiovascular, biological or other imbalance against the rehabilitation of walking * Patient affiliated to a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a pacemaker * Patient with a very open wound * Weight less than 40 kg * Weight greater than 105 kg (total maximum weight supported by the robot: 120 kg) \- FAC \> 4 and lack of technical aids for walking (e.g., single cane, tripod cane, rollator). * Major persons subject to legal protection (safeguard of justice, guardianship, guardianship), persons deprived of their liberty * Patients currently included in another research protocol with an influence on balance and walking * Refusal of the patient to participate in the study * Pregnant and lactating women, * with major cognitive or mood disorders, - Being unable to give their consent.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke sequelae

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Rennes

    Rennes, 35033, France

  • Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et Réadaptation fonctionnelles de Kerpape

    Ploemeur, 56275, France

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