Soft Exosuits for Functional Gait Recovery in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation
Launched by SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB · Jan 26, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of September 15, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
AIM 1: Develop individualized adaptive controller parameters and a training progression program for these exosuits specific for inpatient stroke rehabilitation.
AIM 2: Evaluate the impact of the soft exosuit + conventional inpatient rehabilitation vs.
conventional inpatient rehabilitation alone on measures of lower-extremity impairments and functional recovery following acute stroke.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age 18-85 years
- • History of single stroke event with deficits predominately affecting one side of the body
- • Stroke less than 4 years ago (AIM 1)
- • Stroke within the past 6 months (AIM 2)
- • Capable of standing with assistance
- • Medical clearance by a physician
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Inability to communicate with investigators
- • Pressure ulcers or skin wounds located where the exosuit interfaces (calf, thigh, waist)
- • History of significant peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- • Unresolved deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- • Psychiatric or cognitive impairments that may interfere with proper operation of the device
- • Known urethane allergies
- • Pregnancy
- • Other comorbidities that prevent full participation in research
About Shirley Ryan Abilitylab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a leading research and rehabilitation institute dedicated to advancing the science of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization integrates clinical care, research, and education to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions. Known for its innovative approach, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab conducts clinical trials that aim to develop and evaluate cutting-edge therapies and technologies, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between laboratory research and patient care. Through its commitment to excellence, the institute strives to empower patients and improve outcomes in rehabilitation medicine.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported