Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Neuromechanical Mechanisms of Exosuit-assisted Gait Rehabilitation After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University Charles River Campus
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
Stroke survivors often experience impaired neuromechanical control that limits walking speed and quality, particularly due to deficits in paretic propulsion. This study aims to identify patient-specif...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years old
- \>6 months post-stroke
- Observable gait deficits
- Able to walk overground and on a treadmill without body-weight support
- Able to communicate clearly with investigators and follow instructions
- Able to fit the exosuit components, including height between 4'8" and 6'7", weight \< 264lbs, neutral ankle dorsiflexion during standing.
Exclusion
- Comorbidities besides stroke that impair walking (musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological)
- Severe pain, neglect, hemianopia, or aphasia limiting comprehension
- Unexplained dizziness or more than 2 falls in the previous month
- Inability to communicate (as assessed by a licensed physical therapist)
- Inability to wear the exosuit due to conditions that require medical management, such as open wounds or broken skin, or as assessed by a licensed physical therapist.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 11 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07218094
Start Date
September 11 2025
End Date
February 1 2026
Last Update
October 17 2025
Active Locations (1)
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1
Boston University Neuromotor Recovery Laboratory
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215