Robotic gait training for stroke recovery
Early Robotic Gait Training After Stroke
This study is testing whether robotic gait training can help people recovering from a stroke walk better compared to regular gait training.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Baylor Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dallas, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06430632 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The ERA Stroke project aims to compare the effects of robotic gait training (RGT) with usual care (UC) gait training in patients recovering from stroke during the subacute phase. This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of RGT while also evaluating its impact on walking function and rehabilitation outcomes. Participants will undergo inpatient rehabilitation at the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, and follow-up assessments will investigate the long-term effects of RGT after discharge. The findings will provide foundational data to help optimize rehabilitation protocols and reduce long-term care costs for stroke patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18-85 who are in the acute or subacute phase of stroke recovery and are medically stable.
Not a fit: Patients with concurrent neurological diagnoses, profound cognitive impairment, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve walking function and rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using robotic gait training for rehabilitation, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-85 years of age * All types of stroke * Acute/subacute phase of recovery * Medically stable as deemed by a physician * Undergoing medical care and rehabilitation at BSWIR * All genders, races, and ethnicities * Meets Ekso robotic exoskeleton frame limitations * Continence or on a program for bladder and bowel management * Capacity and goal for walking recovery Exclusion Criteria: * Concurrent neurological diagnoses (e.g., TBI, degenerative, CNS neoplasm) * Profound cognitive impairment * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Dallas, Texas
- Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation — Dallas, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sara Baltz, MS
- Email: Sara.Baltz@BSWHealth.org
- Phone: (214) 820-5022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.