Brain power may shape stroke rehab success

NCT ID NCT04829071

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how memory and thinking problems after a stroke affect a person's ability to relearn walking. Researchers will use walking tests, brain scans, and thinking assessments in 65 older adults who had a stroke at least six months ago. The goal is to understand which learning methods work best for different people, which could lead to more personalized rehab in the future.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could point toward more personalized rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors with cognitive challenges.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase observational study with only 65 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. It aims to understand mechanisms, not test a treatment.

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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.

CVA (CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT) STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Center for Health Professions
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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