Can a treadmill plus brain games help stroke patients walk again?

NCT ID NCT04625127

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a device called GaitBetter that combines treadmill walking with cognitive training (like thinking tasks) to help stroke survivors improve their walking and balance. About 76 people who had a stroke (either within 8 weeks or more than 6 months ago) will use the device for 15 sessions over 5 weeks. The goal is to see if it helps them walk faster, think better, and lower their risk of falling.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: GaitBetter device (treadmill gait training with cognitive tasks)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new rehab tool to help stroke survivors walk better and reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (76 participants) testing usability and efficacy, so results may not apply broadly. The device is not yet proven to be better than standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic hemiplegia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GAIT, HEMIPLEGIC HEMIPLEGIA STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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