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Postprandial Glycemic and Physiological Responses to Walking With a Wearable Hip Exoskeleton in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Sponsor: CHA University
Summary
This randomized crossover proof-of-concept study evaluated the effects of walking with a wearable hip exoskeleton on postprandial glycemic and physiological responses in patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants completed four experimental conditions: seated control, walking without the wearable hip exoskeleton, walking with the Bot-Fit device in Aqua mode, and walking with the Bot-Fit device in Boost mode. The primary aim was to determine whether walking with the wearable hip exoskeleton alters postprandial glucose responses compared with seated control and conventional walking conditions in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Official title: Postprandial Glycemic and Physiological Responses to Walking With a Wearable Hip Exoskeleton in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Proof-of-Concept Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2026-03-02
Completion Date
2026-05-24
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bot-Fit Aqua Mode
Participants performed 30 minutes of overground walking while wearing the Bot-Fit wearable hip exoskeleton in Aqua mode during the postprandial period.
Bot-Fit Boost Mode
Participants performed 30 minutes of overground walking while wearing the Bot-Fit wearable hip exoskeleton in Boost mode during the postprandial period.
Non-Assisted Walking
Participants performed 30 minutes of overground walking without wearable hip exoskeleton assistance during the postprandial period.
Locations (1)
CHA University
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea