Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT07356011?

Participants must meet protocol criteria for Stroke. Confirm exact inclusion and exclusion requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT07356011 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-05-07

Exoskeleton for Balance (NCT07356011)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Many people who have experienced a stroke have deficits in their walking balance. The long-term goal of this research is to develop an exoskeleton that can effectively improve walking balance, thus improving functional mobility.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (8 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).

Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Evidence of a stroke at least 6 months prior to participation
Evidence of dysfunction of the paretic lower limb (Fugl-Meyer lower extremity motor score \< 34)
At least 21 years of age
Self-reported experience of a fall in the previous year, and/or a fear of falling
Gait speed of at least 0.2 m/s
Ability to walk on a treadmill without a cane or walker
Ability to follow three step commands and communicate with experimenters to answer questions (e.g., regarding their balance confidence)
Provision of informed consent

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

Exclusion Criteria:
Resting blood pressure higher than 220/110 mm Hg
History of unstable cardiac arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, severe aortic stenosis, angina or dyspnea at rest or during activities of daily living
Preexisting neurological orders or dementia
Legal blindness or severe visual impairment
Presence of neglect
History of DVT or pulmonary embolism within 6 months
Uncontrolled diabetes with recent weight loss, diabetic coma, or frequent insulin reactions
Orthopedic injuries or conditions (e.g., joint replacements) in the lower extremities with the potential to alter the gait pattern

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗