Training with exoskeletons to improve movement in older adults
Official title: Effects of Passive Lower-limb Exoskeleton-assisted Training on Motor and Daily Function Improvements in Older Adults
Run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06543888 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using exoskeletons during walking training can help older adults move better and feel more confident in their daily activities compared to regular training.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taoyuan, Guishan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 17, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 17, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06543888 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and above who can walk continuously for 10 minutes and have no serious cognitive impairment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with neurological diseases, recent lower leg injuries, or those unable to follow instructions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of passive exoskeleton-assisted gait training on motor function and daily activities in older adults. It aims to compare this innovative training method with conventional gait training to assess improvements in mobility and self-efficacy. The research is particularly relevant as Taiwan approaches a super-aged society, highlighting the need for effective health promotion strategies for the elderly. Participants will engage in training programs designed to enhance their motor skills and overall functional abilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance mobility and independence in older adults, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While robot-assisted training has been successful in neurological rehabilitation, this application in community-dwelling older adults is relatively novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. age ≧ 60 2. normal functional range of motion (within functional limits) in trunk, and leg joints 3. ability to walk continuously for 10 minutes with or without an assistive device 4. Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score \> 24, indicating no serious cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: 1. histories of neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson\'s disease, and peripheral polyneuropathy 2. recent lower leg injury (6 months) or surgery (1 year) based on self-report 3. taking any over-the-counter drugs, prescription medications, or any substance that may affect gait 4. difficulties in following and understanding instructions 5. enroll in other rehabilitation or drug studies simultaneously -
Where it's running
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Chang Gung Memotial Hospital
Taoyuan, Guishan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yen-Wei Chen, PhD
- Email: ywc213@asia.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-4-23323456
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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.