Clinical Efficacy of Exoskeleton Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation on Lower Limb Functional Recovery in Elderly Patients With Hip Fracture

Summary

With the intensification of population aging, hip fracture, as a common bone disease, is seeing an increasing incidence rate among the elderly population. Traditional rehabilitation training methods can no longer fully meet the functional recovery needs of elderly patients with hip fractures. Due to their wearability and intelligence, exoskeleton robots provide an innovative solution for rehabilitation training. This study aims to explore the application effects of exoskeleton robots in postoperative rehabilitation for elderly patients with hip fractures by utilizing exoskeleton robot-assisted rehabilitation training for elderly hip surgery patients. The focus is on its improvements in motor ability, balance ability, and pain levels, while also assessing its impact on patients' overall quality of life and the prevention of complications.

Conditions

• Hip Fracture
• Geriatrics
• Lower Extremity Dysfunction
• Postoperative Rehabilitation
• Gait Disorders

Interventions

DEVICE

Exoskeleton

1. Postural Adaptation Training: With exoskeleton support, the patient transitions from a lying or sitting position to an upright stance and maintains this posture for a prescribed duration. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) and Flexibility Training: The robot guides the patient's lower limbs (hip, knee, and ankle joints) through passive, large-amplitude flexion and extension movements within a safe range. 3. Muscle Reactivation and Low-Intensity Strengthening: With robotic assistance, the patient actively attempts to execute joint flexion and extension movements. The exoskeleton provides adjustable assistance levels proportionate to the patient's muscular capacity.

OTHER

Conventional rehabilitation program

1. Based on the patient's general condition and baseline status, ankle pumps, and isometric contractions of the quadriceps and gluteus medius will be performed progressively according to current international and domestic rehabilitation guidelines; followed by initiation of knee extension exercises, hip abduction exercises of the affected limb, and bridge exercises; 2. Once the patient's physical capacity has recovered to a relatively stable level, progressive resistance training for the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles will be gradually introduced, along with concurrent strength training for both upper limbs and the unaffected lower limb; 3. Depending on the patient's rehabilitation progress, training in position transfer, standing, and gait will be initiated; traditional physical rehabilitation modalities such as therapeutic cycling, electrical stimulation, and medium-frequency therapy devices may also be incorporated.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hai bao

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

65 Years

Max Age

100 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-02-01

Primary Completion

2026-05-01

Completion

2026-12-30

Countries

• China

Study Locations