Wearable robot suit for walking exercise in older adults
This study tests a wearable robot suit (WIM) that helps older adults walk on a treadmill. The suit may allow them to exercise longer and get more benefits, even if they have some difficulty walking.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older and live in the community (not in a nursing home).
- You can walk on a treadmill safely, without using a cane or walker.
- You are willing to try both regular treadmill walking and walking with the robot suit.
- Your usual walking speed is between 0.6 and 0.8 meters per second (about 1.3 to 1.8 miles per hour).
- You have not had recent surgery, fracture, or other medical issue that makes treadmill walking unsafe.
- You are not already doing regular structured aerobic exercise (like brisk walking or jogging classes).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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