Plain-English translation of NCT06430632 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study is testing a robotic exoskeleton device called Ekso that helps people relearn how to walk after a stroke. Half of the participants will use the robotic device during their inpatient rehabilitation, while the other half will receive standard walking therapy. Researchers want to see if the robotic device helps people walk better and recover faster than usual care alone.
Stroke affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year and can severely impact a person's ability to walk. Finding better, more effective ways to help stroke survivors regain walking ability during the early recovery period could reduce long-term disability and lower overall healthcare costs.
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You will receive 90 minutes of walking training per week with a physical therapist during your stay in the rehabilitation hospital. If you are randomly assigned to the robotic group, you will use the Ekso robotic exoskeleton device during your training sessions; if assigned to the usual care group, you will receive standard physical therapy. After you go home, you will return for follow-up assessments to see how your walking continues to improve over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Baylor Research Institute
Collaborators
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Enrollment target
~54 participants
Started
March 2024
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Sara Baltz, MS
Baylor Research Institute
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