Brain scans reveal why stroke survivors struggle to walk and think at the same time

NCT ID NCT03559283

Summary

This study aimed to understand why walking becomes harder for stroke patients when they also have to think or concentrate. Researchers used a special cap to measure brain activity while 11 stroke survivors walked and performed mental tasks. The goal was to gather knowledge to help design better rehabilitation programs and prevent falls in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital

    Limoges, 87042, France

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