Brain zap plus treadmill training aims to boost stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT04477330

First seen May 15, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining a mild brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with treadmill training can improve walking ability in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will enroll 100 participants who have had a stroke at least 3 months ago and have trouble walking. The goal is to see if this approach leads to faster walking speeds and better movement control.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Physical Therapy

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more effective gait rehabilitation protocol for stroke survivors, improving walking speed and independence.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with a small sample size. The brain stimulation may not provide additional benefit over treadmill training alone, and individual results may vary.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.