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

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.

NCT Number	NCT07359573
Lead Sponsor	Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Conditions	Fatigue, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
Enrollment	15 participants
Start Date	2025-12-11
Primary Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-22