New combo training boosts leg strength and balance in stroke patients
NCT ID NCT07138118
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) cuffs to cognitive-motor dual task training helps people recovering from a stroke. Twenty-eight subacute stroke patients did either BFR plus dual task training or dual task training alone for 5 weeks. The goal was to see if the combined approach improves leg strength, walking, and fall stability better than training alone.
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Active substance
Blood flow restriction training combined with cognitive-motor dual task training
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a new, low-intensity exercise method to help stroke survivors regain leg strength and walking ability more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The training is also demanding and may not be suitable for everyone.
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Sahmyook University
Seoul, Seoul, 01795, South Korea