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Can a simple cuff help stroke survivors walk longer?

NCT ID NCT06027294

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at why leg muscles tire faster after a stroke and whether a simple procedure called ischemic conditioning can help. Researchers will measure blood flow and muscle fatigue in 40 stroke survivors. The goal is to understand how blood flow affects muscle endurance and whether a non-invasive cuff treatment can improve it.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ischemic conditioning (a procedure using a blood pressure cuff)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to help stroke survivors walk longer without muscle fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (40 people) focused on understanding mechanisms, not a treatment trial. The procedure may not reduce fatigue in real-world settings.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Marquette University

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, United States

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  • Medical College of Wisconsin

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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