Home leg exercises may rewire the brain after severe stroke
NCT ID NCT07652970
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether exercising the unaffected leg at home can trigger beneficial brain and spinal changes in people with severe stroke. Participants perform strength and coordination tasks with their stronger leg using a tablet-based system, while researchers measure brain activity and leg function before and after. The goal is to see if this 'cross-education' approach can improve movement in the affected leg.
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Active substance
home-based cross-education (unilateral skill and strength training of the unaffected leg)
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a simple, home-based therapy to improve leg function in people with severe stroke, without needing expensive equipment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training focuses on the unaffected leg, and benefits for the affected leg may be limited.
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Brain Plasticity Lab
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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