Postprandial Glycemic and Physiological Responses to Walking With a Wearable Hip Exoskeleton in H… (NCT07695441) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Postprandial Glycemic and Physiological Responses to Walking With a Wearable Hip Exoskeleton in Healthy Adults
South Korea22 participantsStarted 2026-03-17
Plain-language summary
This randomized crossover proof-of-concept study evaluated the effects of walking with a wearable hip exoskeleton on postprandial glycemic and physiological responses in healthy adults. Participants completed four experimental conditions: seated control, walking without the wearable hip exoskeleton, walking with the Bot-Fit device in Aqua mode, and walking with the Bot-Fit device in Boost mode. The primary aim was to determine whether walking with the wearable hip exoskeleton alters postprandial glucose responses compared with seated control and conventional walking conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy adults aged 20 to 65 years.
* Participants who were able to complete walking trials with and without the wearable hip exoskeleton.
* Participants who provided written informed consent before participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with diagnosed metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders.
* Participants with conditions that could affect walking ability or safe use of the wearable hip exoskeleton.
* Participants taking medications known to affect glucose metabolism.
* Participants who were unable to comply with the study procedures.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incremental Area Under the Curve for Postprandial Glucose
Timeframe: Up to 120 minutes after meal ingestion during each experimental trial