NCT04855825

Investigating the Effects of Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton for Improving Mobility and Cognition in Persons With MS

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 10 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Kessler Foundation · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the usefulness of a wearable robotic exoskeleton device (Ekso-GT), to improve learning and memory, and gait therapy in persons with walking disability due to Multiple Sclerosis. The study will evaluate the mobility, learning and memory, and walking abilities of individuals with multiple sclerosis who went through the traditional as compared to others who used the robotic exoskeleton as part of their therapy.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Gait Disorders, Neurologic
• Motility Disorder
• Cognitive Impairment

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Robotic Exoskeleton Rehabilitation	Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Each participant will receive 8 sessions of gait rehabilitation and therapy via traditional therapy techniques of using the robotic exoskeleton. This training will be provided by a licensed physical therapist.
OTHER	Conventional Gait Therapy	Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Each participant will receive 8 sessions of gait rehabilitation and therapy via traditional therapy techniques of using the robotic exoskeleton. This training will be provided by a licensed physical therapist.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-10-05
• Primary completion: 2027-12-30
• Completion: 2027-12-30
• First posted: 2021-04-22
• Last updated: 2025-11-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated device study