Can gentle balance challenges help stroke survivors walk better?

NCT ID NCT05110300

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaylord Hospital, Inc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding safe balance challenges (called perturbations) to body-weight supported walking therapy helps stroke survivors improve their balance and walking more than standard therapy alone. Participants were adults in inpatient rehab after a stroke. They used a robotic harness system (ZeroG) that prevents falls while walking. Some received standard therapy, while others also experienced gentle pushes or pulls during exercises. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Body weight support system with balance perturbations (ZeroG TRiP)
What this could lead to: If it works, this approach could help stroke survivors regain balance and walking ability more effectively than standard therapy.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It is a small, early-stage study, and the added perturbations may not provide extra benefit over standard body-weight support.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BALANCE IMPAIRMENT BALANCE; DISTORTED GAIT, UNSTEADY STROKE STROKE, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaylord Hospital

Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492, United States
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center

Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Sandwich, Massachusetts, 02537, United States

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