The Effect of a Passive Hip Exoskeleton on Daily-life Fatigue in Older Adults

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Older Adults (65 Years and Older); Fatigue

Treatments: Other: Performance test; Device: Exoband

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07359573

RevalExo_Exoband

Details and patient eligibility

About

This crossover study investigates whether a passive lower-limb exoskeleton (Exoband) can reduce perceived exertion during everyday mobility tasks in older adults. Participants complete the fatigue protocol- a structured sequence of daily challenging tasks (e.g., overground walking, stair and slope walking, obstacle avoidance)-once with the Exoband and once without it, in randomized order and separated by a one-week washout period. During each session, distance covered until fatigue, rate of perceived exertion, physiological and gait parameters are recorded. The aim is to determine whether exoskeleton assistance enhances mobility performance and reduces functional fatigue across older adults.

Enrollment: 15 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• > 65 years old
• Healthy physical condition

Exclusion criteria

• Physical injury or disorder that doesn't allow good physical performance

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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15 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Exoband ON

Active Comparator group

Description:

The participants execute the fatigue protocol while wearing the passive hip exoskeletons (Exoband).

Treatment:

Device: Exoband

Other: Performance test

Exoband OFF

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

The participants execute the fatigue protocol without wearing the passive hip exoskeletons (Exoband).

Treatment:

Other: Performance test