Kids, Knee Exoskeletons, and Fun Games to See If It Helps Gait
Official title: Engaging Kids and Improving Rehab Outcomes by Gamification of Robotic Exoskeletons Combined With Proprioceptive Biofeedback
Run by Georgia Institute of Technology · NCT06647082 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This field study tests a knee exoskeleton with visual biofeedback to see if it improves walking for kids aged 4–21 with genu recurvatum or crouch gait over five therapy sessions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 21 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Georgia Institute of Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 22, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06647082 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 4–21 who walk with genu recurvatum or crouch gait, can walk at least six minutes, and are willing to complete five therapy sessions with the knee exoskeleton.
✕Probably not a fit
Children who cannot follow commands, have uncontrolled seizures, or cannot participate in all sessions may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pediatric study at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta uses a knee exoskeleton together with visual biofeedback during five 2-hour therapy visits to see if it improves walking in children with genu recurvatum or crouch gait. Participants must be able to walk for at least six minutes and attend all five sessions. The trial is conducted under the leadership of Georgia Tech with CHOA as a collaborator, at the Scottish Rite location. It focuses on how assistive knee devices and real-time feedback may affect mobility and participation in daily activities. The study does not have a reported phase as it is an interventional field trial involving a device.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve walking ability and participation in daily activities for children with knee gait abnormalities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has explored exoskeleton-assisted gait in pediatric populations, with mixed results; this study tests a novel combination with visual biofeedback.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 4-21 years * Clinical presence of genu recurvatum or crouch gait during walking * Ability to walk nonstop for at least 6 minutes * Willing to participate in 5 sessions of therapy with the device with each session lasting no more than 2 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to take commands from research staff * Receipt of Botox injection during study trial will disqualify the participant from participating further * Presence of uncontrolled seizures * Non-English speaking
Where it's running
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Scottish Rite
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kinsey Herrin, MSPO — Georgia Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Kinsey Herrin, MSPO
- Email: kinsey.herrin@gatech.edu
- Phone: 470-578-7600
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.