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Wearable Robotics to Overcome Exercise Dose Limitations in Older Adults - Study 2
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The purpose of this research is to learn whether a lightweight wearable robotic device called We Innovate Mobility (WIM) can improve exercise capacity and physical function for older adults.
Official title: Wearable Robotics to Overcome Exercise Dose Limitations in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2027-01
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
We Innovate Mobility (WIM) Device
We Innovate Mobility (WIM) is an externally worn, powered device that provides temporary mechanical assistance during voluntary walking. Participants will walk on the treadmill three times per week for eight weeks while wearing the device.
Conventional Treadmill Walking
Participants will walk on the treadmill three times per week for eight weeks without assistance from the We Innovate Mobility (WIM) device.
Locations (1)
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States