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Robot suit could help stiff legs move again

NCT ID NCT05926596

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing a wearable robotic exoskeleton that stretches the legs of people with spasticity caused by spinal cord injury. The device aims to mimic the stretching done by nurses or caregivers. Ten veterans will try the device during leg stretching, treadmill walking, and overground walking to see if it improves muscle activity, joint motion, and gait. The goal is to develop a better way to restore leg function and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Wearable robotic exoskeleton
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to improve leg movement and walking ability for people with spasticity.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants. The device may not work as hoped, and results may not apply to everyone with spasticity.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran individuals with spasticity due to spinal cord injury (SCI) at least 6 months post SCI * Capable of providing informed consent and reporting age, gender, and neurological condition * Neurologically stable (\>6 months post-SCI) and can wear the device and the sensors, provide written informed consent, and follow instruction Exclusion Criteria: * Participants should not experience another neurological disorder except their primary diagnosed neurological condition (spinal cord injury) * Participants should not be pregnant * Participants should weigh less than 300 lbs * Participants should not have experienced signs of hip/knee pain during the past 2-3 weeks that limits mobility (i.e., reaching, walking, lifting, etc.) * Participants should be recovered from any previous surgical interventions, joint injuries, muscle strain, or extreme muscle soreness following surgery * Participants should not take medications known to affect bone metabolism, muscle strength or cardiovascular performance or have any ailments causing high fever, high blood pressure, or high heart rate

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

movement disorder Muscle Spasticity spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Movement disorders Spasticity Spinal cord injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

    RECRUITING

    Syracuse, New York, 13210-2716, United States

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