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Effects of Hip-Assist Exoskeleton Torque on Gait Parameters

South Korea15 participantsStarted 2026-03

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the impact of assistive torque from a hip-assist exoskeleton on gait patterns in healthy adults. The investigators will analyze how different torque settings affect spatiotemporal parameters, joint kinematics, muscle activity (EMG), and foot pressure during walking.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Healthy adults aged 19 years or older without gait impairment.
✓. Body weight between 50kg and 100kg.
✓. No history of hip surgery.
✓. Capable of wearing a hip-assist exoskeleton.
✓. Voluntarily signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Skin or musculoskeletal issues that prevent wearing the exoskeleton.
✕. Inability to walk independently while wearing the exoskeleton.
✕. Other conditions deemed inappropriate by the investigator.

What they're measuring

Step Length

Timeframe: Day 1

Stride Length

Timeframe: Day 1

Cadence

Timeframe: Day 1

Gait Speed

Timeframe: Day 1

Single/Double Limb Support Phase

Timeframe: Day 1

Hip Joint Range of Motion

Timeframe: Day 1

Knee Joint Range of Motion

Timeframe: Day 1

Ankle Joint Range of Motion

Timeframe: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07450989

SponsorYonsei University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03

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