Testing a Wearable Exoskeleton to Help with Walking and Balance

This research study is testing a wearable exoskeleton—a special device you wear on your body that assists your legs and helps you walk—to see if it can improve balance and reduce the effort needed to walk. Researchers want to understand how well this device works for both healthy older adults and people living with Parkinson's disease, and whether people find it helpful and acceptable to use in everyday life.

Falls and walking difficulties are serious problems for older adults and people with Parkinson's disease, often leading to injuries and loss of independence. While medications and therapy help some people, many still struggle with movement and balance, so researchers are exploring whether wearable exoskeletons could offer an additional option to help people move more safely and easily.