Can watching or hearing your muscles help you walk again after a stroke?
NCT ID NCT07710937
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving stroke patients real-time feedback on muscle activity—either through a visual display or sounds—can improve balance, walking, and daily independence when added to standard physical therapy. The trial enrolls adults aged 20-30 who have had a hemiplegic stroke and are medically stable. Over three weeks, participants receive 20-minute biofeedback sessions five times a week, and researchers measure changes in balance, mobility, and motor function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback delivered visually or audibly during physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If one feedback type proves superior, it could refine stroke rehabilitation protocols to better restore balance and mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 84 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The improvements may be modest and not translate to real-world independence.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Nishtar Hospital Multan
Multan Khurd, Pakistan
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