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

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Conditions studied: Fatigue, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07359573

Run by

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

People needed

15

Starts

2025-12-11

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-22

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• > 65 years old
• Healthy physical condition

You may not qualify if…

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

Where it is running

• Brubotics Rehabilitation Research Center — Jette, Brussels Capital, Belgium

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