Plain-English translation of NCT07491562 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a small feasibility study testing a powered neck exoskeleton — a wearable robotic device designed to support and assist neck movements — in people with ALS who experience neck weakness. Researchers want to see if the device allows for adequate head movement and if patients find it helpful and satisfying to use.
ALS weakens the muscles people need to move their heads and necks, which can make everyday activities like eating, looking around, and communicating very difficult. This trial is exploring whether a robotic device could restore some of these movements and improve quality of life for people living with ALS.
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You will visit the ALS clinic at the University of Utah Hospital where you will try on and use the powered neck exoskeleton. You'll perform several tasks including computerized tracking activities and simulated everyday activities (like eating or looking at objects), with breaks built in to prevent fatigue. Researchers will record how well your head moves with the device and ask you about your satisfaction with it.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Utah
Enrollment target
~10 participants
Started
September 2024
Primary completion
July 2026
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Haohan Zhang, PhD
University of Utah
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