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The Effects of Exoskeletal Robot-Assisted Gait Training on Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
NCT05759182 · COSMO ROBOTICS CO., Ltd · Updated 12 June 2025
- What is being tested
- Powered Exoskeleton Gait Training
- For
- Cerebral Palsy; Gait Disorders; Gait Disorders in Children; Gait Disorders, Neurologic; Spastic Cerebral Palsy; Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy; Diplegia
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 3 years to 18 years. About 10 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- South Korea
- When
- Starts or started 2 Sept 2024, ends 28 Nov 2024. Registered 8 March 2023.
- Results
- None posted yet.
In the researchers' words
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by early brain injury, leading to motor impairments such as muscle weakness, stiffness, and gait instability, which impact daily functioning. Gait training is crucial for improving mobility and independence in children with CP. Recently, robotic gait training (RAGT) devices, such as exoskeletons, have been explored as a rehabilitation tool. Although widely studied in adults, evidence of the effectiveness of RAGT in children with CP is limited. Preliminary studies have shown promising results in improving motor function and gait in children, yet more research is needed to validate its clinical efficacy comprehensively. This study aims to assess the impact of exoskeletal RAGT on daily activities, motor function, balance, and walking in adolescents with CP.
Sites
- Hanyang University Seoul HospitalSeongdong, Seoul, South Korea