Evaluation of a Powered Neck Exoskeleton for ALS

This study is testing a new powered neck exoskeleton for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The goal is to see if this device helps with head and neck movement and if users are satisfied with it. You might be able to join if you have an ALS diagnosis and neck weakness. The study will measure how much you can move your head and neck while using the exoskeleton. This is a small study planning to enroll 10 participants, and the current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design
This is a small study involving 10 participants to test a device. It is not specified if it's randomized or blinded.
What's involved
You will wear the powered neck exoskeleton and complete tasks involving head and neck motions, including computerized tracking and simulated daily activities. Breaks will be provided to prevent fatigue.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary measurement of range of motion will occur during the approximately one-hour intervention period. No further follow-up is specified.

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NCT07491562

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

Recruiting
NAAll AgesInterventional
University of Utah
~10 participants
Updated 2026-03-24 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:powered neck exoskeleton

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
range of motion
Measured over during the intervention (using the exoskeleton to complete tasks) approximately 1 hour
ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

NCT07491562

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utahstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

ALS diagnosis and neck weakness

Exclusion

Any cognitive deficits or visual impairments that would prevent from safely using the device and completing the tasks.
  • range of motionduring the intervention (using the exoskeleton to complete tasks) approximately 1 hour

    head range of motion (relative to torso) in three anatomical planes