Award
NIH Reporter #RX-23-004
Leg Stretching Using a Controllable Wearable Exoskeleton on Demand for People with Spasticity
Recipient
Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, United States
Awarded
February 06, 2026
Identifier
RX-23-004
Development and evaluation of a wearable leg exoskeleton to assist veterans with spasticity by providing automated leg stretching, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce caregiver burden.
Description
This project aims to develop a wearable, portable leg exoskeleton capable of providing automated, safe, and customizable leg stretching similar to manual therapy for people with spasticity. The study will evaluate safety, acceptability, ease of use, and user satisfaction in 10 veterans with spasticity. The goal is to create a non-invasive, on-demand tool to reduce caregiver burden and improve quality of life.