Can guided stepping and less sitting boost stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07702643
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 3-month home program for people aged 50+ who recently had a stroke and are returning home. The program combines guided stepping training with tips to reduce long periods of sitting. Researchers measure changes in daily steps, mobility, and disability over 12 months to see if this approach improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a home-based behavioral intervention combining guided stepping training and strategies to reduce prolonged sitting
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could become a standard early rehabilitation approach to improve walking and reduce disability after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the benefits may depend on individual adherence. The waitlist design means some participants receive the intervention later, which could affect results.
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Conditions
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Carewest Dr Vernon Fanning Centre
Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6V7, Canada
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Foothills Medical Center
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9, Canada
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0B7, Canada
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Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6L 5X8, Canada
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Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3V9, Canada
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University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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