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NCT07491562Completed

Evaluation of a Structurally Suitable Neck Exoskeleton in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Structural Suitability of a Robotic Neck Exoskeleton to Restore Head Movements in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 3 Nov 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The investigators will evaluate a new powered neck exoskeleton in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to understand whether this device allows adequate head range of motion and achieves satisfaction from users. In this small cross-sectional device feasibility study, participants will be enrolled from the ALS clinic at the University of Utah Hospital. After obtaining written consent, participants will perform tasks using the neck exoskeleton. Tasks include computerized tracking tasks and simulated activities of daily living. Breaks will be added between tasks to avoid fatigue. Head-neck kinematics will be recorded, and range of motion will be computed. Participants will also report their satisfaction of the device.

Status (registry)
Completed
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
10 (actual)
First submitted
5 Mar 2026
Start date
6 Sept 2024
Primary completion date
18 Aug 2026
Lead sponsor
University of Utah
NCT number
NCT07491562

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional
  • Participants enrolled: 10
  • From 6 Sept 2024 to the primary completion date, 18 Aug 2026
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other

  • Any cognitive deficits or visual impairments that would prevent from safely using the device and completing the tasks.

Who the study is looking for

  • ALS diagnosis and neck weakness

Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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University of Utah
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