NCT07040215

Effects on Subacute Stroke With Robotic Assistive Gait Training

The Effectiveness of Subacute Stroke Patients Receiving Robotic Assisted Gait Training

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Changhua Christian Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn about the effects of Robotic Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) combined with traditional physical therapy in subacute stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does RAGT combined with traditional physical therapy improve gait and functional performance in subacute stroke patients compared to traditional physical therapy alone? Participants who are subacute stroke patients will be randomly assigned to receive either both RAGT and traditional physical therapy or only traditional physical therapy. Their gait and functional performance will be assessed during the study period.

Detailed description

The sequelae of stroke have a significant impact on patients' physical functions and quality of life. Although traditional physical therapy can help some patients regain function, its effectiveness is often limited. Therefore, exploring new rehabilitation technologies has become one of the key tasks in the medical field. Robotic Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) is an emerging technology that provides high-intensity and repetitive gait training, making it particularly suitable for patients in the post-stroke rehabilitation phase. Recent studies have shown that RAGT can significantly improve gait abilities in stroke patients, including walking speed and functional performance. Therefore, this study will adopt a randomized controlled trial design, recruiting 20 subacute stroke patients who will be randomly assigned to either a group receiving both RAGT and traditional physical therapy or a group receiving only traditional physical therapy. The study will compare differences in gait and functional performance between the two groups during the rehabilitation process, aiming to provide a foundation for future personalized and precision treatment plans.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Stroke Gait Rehabilitation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Freewalk lower limb Robotic Assistive Gait Training	Participants in this group will receive robotic-assisted gait training three times per week (every other day) for 30 minutes per session, using the FREE Walk exoskeleton device (FREE Bionics, Taiwan). The device assists with walking, standing, and sitting. A physical therapist will help the participant wear the exoskeleton and supervise the training, adjusting the level of robotic support and intensity based on the participant's ability. In addition to RAGT, participants will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) on the remaining weekdays (2 days/week), 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.
OTHER	Physiotherapy	Participants in this group will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) 5 days/week, 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-01
• Primary completion: 2026-04-30
• Completion: 2026-04-30
• First posted: 2025-06-27
• Last updated: 2025-06-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan