Zapping the scalp and leg may help stroke patients walk better

NCT ID NCT07592221

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether combining two types of electrical stimulation can help people who have had a stroke lift their toes while walking. Participants will receive mild electrical currents on their scalp and leg while doing walking exercises. The goal is to see if this combination reduces foot drop and improves walking safety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: functional electrical stimulation (FES) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to help people with stroke lift their toes and walk more safely.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 people and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be small or not last long.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peroneal neuropathy stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FALLS FOOT DROP POST STROKE RECOVERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Saint Joseph's University
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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