Effect of Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking on Gait Parameters in Healthy Adults

NCT07499063 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: EKSO_GAIT_2026_01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 25
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the immediate effects of a single session of exoskeleton-assisted walking on gait parameters and plantar pressure distribution in healthy young adults. Participants will undergo baseline gait assessment using a baropodometric platform, followed by a 30-minute walking session using the Ekso NR exoskeleton. Immediately after the intervention, gait assessment will be repeated. The study is designed as a single-group, pre-post experimental evaluation of biomechanical changes associated with exoskeleton use.

Conditions

Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects

Keywords

exoskeleton; gait analysis; plantar pressure; biomechanics; healthy subjects

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in plantar pressure distribution

  Assessment of plantar pressure parameters measured using a baropodometric platform before and immediately after exoskeleton-assisted walking \[kg/cm\^2\].

  Immediately before and immediately after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in spatiotemporal gait parameter

  Immediately before and immediately after intervention

Other Outcomes (1)

• Change in symmetry

  Immediately before and immediately after intervention

Study Arms (1)

Exoskeleton Walking

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants undergo baseline gait assessment, followed by a 30-minute walking session using an exoskeleton, and a post-intervention assessment.

Device: Ekso NR Exoskeleton

Interventions

Ekso NR Exoskeleton DEVICE

A wearable robotic exoskeleton used to assist walking during a supervised 30-minute session.

Exoskeleton Walking

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Healthy adults aged 19-25 years
• No history of musculoskeletal or neurological disorders
• Ability to walk independently

You may not qualify if:

• Any current injury affecting gait
• Neurological or orthopedic conditions
• Contraindications to exoskeleton use

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The State Academy of Applied Sciences in Koszalin: lead

Central Study Contacts

Sebastian Glowinski, Professor

CONTACT

502 684 794; s.glowinski@pans-koszalin.pl

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: BASIC SCIENCE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Full Prof. DSc Eng

Model Details: Single-group, pre-post study design in which all participants undergo baseline assessment, followed by a single session of exoskeleton-assisted walking, and a post-intervention assessment.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 20, 2026
• First Posted: March 30, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2026
• Study Completion: August 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03