Safety and Usability of the EXPLORER Exoskeleton in Adults With Neuromuscular Diseases

NCT ID: NCT06894160

Last Updated: 2025-06-04

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

7 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-01

Study Completion Date

2025-08-01

Brief Summary

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Neurodevelopmental disorders frequently result in abnormal development of the Central Nervous System (CNS), often leading to motor impairments such as difficulty in standing and walking. EXPLORER is a robotic exoskeleton for gait rehabilitation, specifically designed for adults aged 18 to 85 with motor disabilities.The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and usability of the EXPLORER for adults with motor disability.

Detailed Description

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Neurodevelopmental disorders frequently result in abnormal development of the Central Nervous System (CNS), often leading to motor impairments such as difficulty in standing and walking. EXPLORER is a robotic exoskeleton for gait rehabilitation, specifically designed for adults aged 18 to 85 with motor disabilities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and usability of the EXPLORER for adults with motor disability.

This study will involve testing the gait-assistance exoskeleton in healthy patients during the first phase, and in patients with stroke (ACV), acquired brain injury (DCA), multiple sclerosis (EM), and muscular dystrophy (LM) during the second phase. The study will consist of two phases:

Phase 1: One visit with the device in healthy patients to assess the initial safety and comfort of the device.

Phase 2: A screening visit (S0) followed by two treatment visits with the device (V1-V2) in patients with ACV, DCA, EM, and LM to determine the effectiveness of the device in treating motor impairments caused by these conditions.

The goal of the study is to evaluate the safety and usability of the device in patients with ACV, DCA, EM, and LM, in order to identify potential benefits in improving gait, muscle strength, and overall functionality in this patient group.

Conditions

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Neuromuscular Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Adults EXPLORER

Two sessions with the robotic gait device in patients with neuromuscular diseases.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Adults EXPLORER

Intervention Type DEVICE

Two sessions with the robotic gait device in patients with neuromuscular diseases.

Interventions

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Adults EXPLORER

Two sessions with the robotic gait device in patients with neuromuscular diseases.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Weight \< 100 kg.
* Hip width between 30 - 45 cm.
* Distance from the hip joint center to the knee joint center: 36 cm - 50 cm.
* Distance from the knee joint center to the floor: 43.5 cm - 59.5 cm.
* Patients must be able to follow simple instructions.
* MAS \< 3 in lower limbs.
* EU shoe size between 36 and 45.
* Absence of pathology affecting movement (only valid for phase 1 of the current study).


* Age 18-85 years.
* Diagnosis of stroke (ACV), acquired brain injury (DCA), multiple sclerosis (EM), muscular dystrophy (LM), or cerebral palsy (PC).
* Gait difficulty: those who require assistance to walk using technical aids, assistance, or supervision from others.
* FAC score in participants with DCA, stroke, or MS \< 4.
* WISCI II score in participants with MD \< 20.

Exclusion Criteria

* Spasticity (MAS) = 3 in lower limbs.
* Skin alterations in the areas of contact with the device.
* Planned surgical intervention during the study duration.
* Two or more osteoporotic fractures in the lower limbs in the last 2 years.
* Presence of other conditions that cause exercise intolerance (such as uncontrolled hypertension, coronary artery diseases, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, severe lung disease).
* Surgical operation in the 3 months prior to the start of the study on the limbs and/or spine.
* Psychiatric disorders that interfere with proper use of the device or participation in the study, such as impulsivity or inability to understand simple instructions.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Hospital Universitario La Paz

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

MarsiBionics

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Hospital Universitario La Paz

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Site Status

Countries

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Spain

Central Contacts

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Carlos Cumplido Trasmonte

Role: CONTACT

+34918711900

Facility Contacts

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David Hernández Herrero

Role: primary

679645714

Other Identifiers

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EXP-A-US

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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