Clinical Research Directory

ZEPU AI9 Exoskeleton Rehabilitation Robot

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the ZEPU AI9 lower limb exoskeleton robot is feasible, safe, and effective for people with walking difficulty caused by stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is exoskeleton-assisted gait training well tolerated, and how often do device-related problems (such as falls, pain, or skin injury) occur? Does adding exoskeleton training to usual rehabilitation improve walking distance, walking speed, balance, muscle strength, and joint movement compared with usual rehabilitation alone? Is it practical to add this robotic training into the rehabilitation program at Bangladesh Medical University? Researchers will compare a group receiving exoskeleton-assisted gait training plus standard rehabilitation to a group receiving standard rehabilitation alone, to see whether the exoskeleton adds benefit. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either the exoskeleton group or the standard-care group If assigned to the exoskeleton group, attend 45-minute training sessions 3 times a week for 12 weeks, supervised by physical therapists with safety harness support Both groups will continue their usual rehabilitation therapy throughout the study Undergo walking, balance, strength, and quality-of-life assessments at the start of the study and every 2 weeks for 12 weeks Be monitored for any side effects or safety concerns during and after each session

ZEPU-2000 Limb Rehabilitation Trainer Study (ZEPU2000RCT)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the ZEPU-2000A, ZEPU-2000D and ZEPU-2000E robotic rehabilitation trainers help people with weakness or movement problems in their arms and legs. These devices are used to guide repeated arm and leg movements as part of rehabilitation therapy. The study will also look at whether the devices are safe to use. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is training with the ZEPU-2000 devices safe, and how well do patients tolerate and stick with the training sessions? Does adding robotic training to usual rehabilitation improve muscle strength, joint movement, balance, walking, and daily function more than usual rehabilitation alone? Researchers will compare a group receiving robotic-assisted rehabilitation plus usual care to a group receiving usual rehabilitation care alone, to see whether the robotic devices provide added benefit. Participants will: Be adults aged 18-60 with arm and/or leg movement problems caused by stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or an orthopedic condition Attend training sessions 3 times a week for 12 weeks (about 36 sessions total), each lasting approximately 45 minutes Undergo assessments of strength, movement, balance, and daily function at the start of the study and every 2 weeks throughout the 12-week period Be monitored for any side effects or safety concerns, such as skin irritation, falls, or discomfort, at every session