Effects of an exoskeleton robot on motor function in patients with spinal cord injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of exoskeleton robotic training on motor function in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.

Methods

We systematically reviewed randomized and non-randomized controlled trials from five databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science) up to September 2025.

Results

A total of 13 trials with 247 participants were included. Results showed that exoskeleton robotic training significantly improved several motor function measures: the 6-min walk test (6-MWT) (0.75 [95% CI = 0.42, 1.08]), 10-m walk test (0.91 [95% CI = 0.49, 1.33]), Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI-II) (0.76 [95% CI = 0.36, 1.15]), timed up and go (TUG) test (- 1.05 [95% CI =  - 1.50, - 0.60]), and lower extremity motor score

SUBMITTER: Guo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604300 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature