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High Intensity Training for Neurological Injury Using Overground Exoskeletons in Inpatient Rehabilitation
NCT04973852 · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Updated 15 April 2026
- What is being tested
- Ekso
- For
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 18 years and older. About 11 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- United States
- When
- Starts or started 6 Oct 2021, ends 25 May 2023. Registered 22 July 2021.
- Results
- Posted on the registry on 15 April 2026.
In the researchers' words
The purpose of this study is to see if it's possible to reach high cardiovascular intensity training parameters (exercise at a rate that elevates heart rate to the level recommended for improving strength and endurance) while walking in a wearable robotic exoskeleton. This study will also evaluate if exercising at high intensity will lead to improvement in walking ability. Participants in this study will be asked to attend 5 walking training sessions using Ekso exoskeleton. There will be two additional sessions, one before and one after the five training sessions. At these two sessions, study participants will be asked to participate in seated balance, walking speed and endurance tests and breathing assessments.
Sites
- NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial HermannHouston, Texas, United States