Arm support may change how stroke survivors walk

NCT ID NCT07496853

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how using arm support (like a cane or parallel bars) changes walking patterns in people who have had a stroke. Thirty-four participants will walk on a special treadmill under three conditions: no support, one-arm support, and two-arm support. The goal is to see how arm support affects speed, step length, and rhythm, which could help therapists create better rehab plans.

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 help physical therapists design more effective walking rehabilitation programs for stroke survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 34 participants. It measures walking patterns in a lab, so results may not apply to real-world walking.

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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.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITING

Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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