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Can walking while thinking rewire the Stroke-Damaged brain?

NCT ID NCT06129227

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a dual-task exercise program helps stroke survivors walk while doing a mental task. The study compares dual-task training, which combines walking with cognitive activities, to single-task training, where walking and thinking are practiced separately. They use functional near-infrared spectroscopy to measure brain activity during dual-task walking. The trial enrolls 108 adults who are at least six months past their stroke and can walk for one minute on their own.

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Active substance
Dual-task exercise training, which combines walking practice with mental tasks
What this could lead to
If dual-task training helps, it could offer stroke survivors a way to improve walking while doing everyday mental tasks, such as talking or remembering where they are going.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study. Dual-task training may not improve walking or thinking more than single-task training, and brain imaging results may be hard to interpret.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by brain scan reports * Community-living * Stroke onset ≥ 6 months * Aged 50 years or older * Modified Rankin scale 1-3 * Capable of following verbal instructions * Montreal Cognitive Assessment score ≥ 22 * Ability to walk for 1 min independently with or without a walking aid * Not receiving formal rehabilitation elsewhere Exclusion Criteria: * Other neurological disorders * Pain or other comorbidities that seriously affect the ability to walk * Contraindications to exercise (e.g., angina).

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 000000, Hong Kong

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