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The WISE Trial - Walking Improvement for SCI With Exoskeleton
NCT02943915 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
A randomized, controlled trial comparing exoskeleton gait training with standard gait training or no gait training in community-dwelling participants with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Ekso GT Rehabilitation Therapy
- DEVICE Body Weight Supported (BWS) Treadmill Training
Study Locations (10)
Illinois
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago
- Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital — Wheaton
Arizona
- Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center — Phoenix
Connecticut
- Gaylord Hospital — Wallingford
Maryland
- Kennedy Kruger Institute — Baltimore
Michigan
- Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan — Detroit
Minnesota
- Courage Kenny Research Center — Minneapolis
New Jersey
- Kessler Foundation — West Orange
New York
- Burke Medical Research Institute — White Plains
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-09-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02943915
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02943915 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ekso Bionics, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Injuries, Spinal Cord appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Ekso GT Rehabilitation Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02943915 reports 10 study locations spanning 9 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02943915 about?
NCT02943915 is a clinical study titled "The WISE Trial - Walking Improvement for SCI With Exoskeleton". A randomized, controlled trial comparing exoskeleton gait training with standard gait training or no gait training in community-dwelling participants with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury
What is the current status of trial NCT02943915?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2019-09-10.
What conditions does trial NCT02943915 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Injuries, Spinal Cord. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02943915?
The interventions under investigation include: Ekso GT Rehabilitation Therapy (DEVICE), Body Weight Supported (BWS) Treadmill Training (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02943915?
This trial is sponsored by Ekso Bionics, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02943915 being conducted?
This trial has 10 study locations across Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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