RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07040215

Effects on Subacute Stroke With Robotic Assistive Gait Training

The Effectiveness of Subacute Stroke Patients Receiving Robotic Assisted Gait Training

Sponsor

Changhua Christian Hospital

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke Stroke Gait Rehabilitation

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn about the effects of Robotic Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) combined with traditional physical therapy in subacute stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does RAGT combined with traditional physical therapy improve gait and functional performance in subacute stroke patients compared to traditional physical therapy alone? Participants who are subacute stroke patients will be randomly assigned to receive either both RAGT and traditional physical therapy or only traditional physical therapy. Their gait and functional performance will be assessed during the study period.

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Freewalk lower limb Robotic Assistive Gait Training and Physiotherapy for people with stroke and stroke gait rehabilitation. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DEVICEFreewalk lower limb Robotic Assistive Gait Training

Participants in this group will receive robotic-assisted gait training three times per week (every other day) for 30 minutes per session, using the FREE Walk exoskeleton device (FREE Bionics, Taiwan). The device assists with walking, standing, and sitting. A physical therapist will help the participant wear the exoskeleton and supervise the training, adjusting the level of robotic support and intensity based on the participant's ability. In addition to RAGT, participants will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) on the remaining weekdays (2 days/week), 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.

OTHERPhysiotherapy

Participants in this group will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) 5 days/week, 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.