Can a simple ankle brace help stroke survivors walk and think at the same time?
NCT ID NCT07500662
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing a carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis (AFO) helps stroke survivors walk better while doing another task, like listening or carrying something. Twenty-six stroke survivors walked with and without the brace while researchers measured their walking speed, balance, and brain activity. The goal was to see if the brace reduces mental effort and improves performance during everyday multitasking.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis (AFO)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help guide rehabilitation choices for stroke survivors to improve walking while multitasking.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. It measured short-term effects, not long-term benefits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department Physical therapy National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, 704, Taiwan
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