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Ankle Exoskeleton for Stroke Gait Enhancement
Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology
Summary
This work will focus on new algorithms for robotic ankle exoskeletons and testing these in human subject tests. Individuals who have previously had a stroke will walk while wearing a robotic exoskeleton on a specialized treadmill as well as during other movement tasks (e.g., overground, stairs, ramps). The study will compare the performance of the advanced algorithm with not using the device to determine the clinical benefit.
Official title: Powered Ankle Exoskeleton for Stroke Survivors With Gait Impairment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2026-02-09
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2026-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ankle exoskeleton
The ankle exoskeleton provides bilateral torque assistance at the ankle joints during common functional tasks such as level-ground walking, stair and ramp ascent, and other daily activities, thereby reducing the mechanical workload and supporting more effective community ambulation. In particular, the device is designed to address drop-foot on the paretic side by delivering bidirectional assistance, which helps improve toe clearance during swing as well as push-off during stance. As a wearable assistive device, assistance is applied only while the device is worn.
Baseline (no ankle exoskeleton)
The intervention will serve as a baseline where participants will be asked to perform the tasks without wearing an ankle exoskeleton.
Locations (1)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia, United States