Tight bands may boost stroke rehab: new study tests blood flow restriction for better walking

NCT ID NCT07575620

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether blood flow restriction training (using tight bands on the legs during exercise) can improve walking in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 40 participants, aged 40-65 with mild leg stiffness, will do resistance exercises with or without blood flow restriction. Researchers will measure changes in gait and balance to see if this technique helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Blood flow restriction training (KAATSU) combined with resistance exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new rehab method to help stroke survivors walk better.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study (40 people) with no control group, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.

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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 GAIT REHABILITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Outpatient Clinics of faculty of physical therapy Cairo University

Giza, الجيزة, 12511, Egypt

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