Robotic ankle tests could sharpen stroke rehab
NCT ID NCT06410989
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines how ankle impairments affect walking ability in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Researchers use a robotic device to measure ankle control and sensation, comparing results with standard walking tests and clinical scales. The goal is to develop more precise ways to track and guide rehabilitation. Healthy adults of similar age also participate to provide a baseline.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could lead to better, more precise tools for monitoring and rehabilitating ankle function after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not directly improve outcomes. The new metrics may not prove more useful than existing clinical measures.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for STROKE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a metronome beat retrain the brain after a stroke?
- Digital peer support may ease long-term stroke recovery for younger survivors
- Can juggling two tasks at once help stroke survivors walk better?
- Slow breaths, faster recovery? a trial tests breathing and neck release after stroke
- Robots vs. therapists: a head-to-head trial for stroke recovery
- Stroke recovery from home: can video-based motor training outperform standard physical therapy?