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Official title Effects of a Powered Lower-Limb Exoskeleton on Walking Performance in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07633093
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a powered wearable lower-limb exoskeleton can improve walking performance in independently ambulatory older adults aged 65 to 75 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does use of a powered lower-limb exoskeleton increase comfortable walking speed over 10 meters?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Older adults aged 65 to 75 years who are community-dwelling, independently ambulatory, able to walk independently on level ground, able to maintain...
- Young-adult reference participants aged 18 to 22 years who are healthy university students without known conditions affecting walking or balance.
You likely can't join if
- Self-reported neurological disease affecting gait or balance.
- Major musculoskeletal injury or surgery affecting walking within the previous 6 months.
- Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease.
- Severe visual or vestibular impairment affecting safe walking.
- Current lower-limb pain that limits walking.
- Cognitive impairment that prevents informed consent or protocol adherence.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Older adults aged 65 to 75 years who are community-dwelling, independently ambulatory, able to walk independently on level ground, able to maintain standing balance without personal assistance, and able to understand...
- Young-adult reference participants aged 18 to 22 years who are healthy university students without known conditions affecting walking or balance.
- Self-reported neurological disease affecting gait or balance.
- Major musculoskeletal injury or surgery affecting walking within the previous 6 months.
- Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease.
- Severe visual or vestibular impairment affecting safe walking.
- Current lower-limb pain that limits walking.
- Cognitive impairment that prevents informed consent or protocol adherence.
- Any condition judged by the study team to make participation unsafe.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Changsha, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Changsha, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.