Could a home device help stroke survivors walk better?
NCT ID NCT05849532
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a home-based electrical stimulation device, combined with specific exercises, can help people with chronic stroke improve their walking, balance, and mobility. Thirty adults who had a stroke more than six months ago will use the device during training sessions at home over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, practical, and effective for everyday recovery.
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) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a practical home-based therapy to improve walking and balance for people with chronic stroke, reducing fall risk and enhancing daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The home-based setup relies on technology and internet access, which could limit participation.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC STROKE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
University of Illinois at Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612-4225, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can High-Repetition or High-Intensity training boost walking after stroke?
- Spinal implant and Mind-Controlled rehab may restore arm movement after stroke
- Can wii fit help stroke survivors regain balance?
- New combo therapy shows promise for stroke patients with paralyzed arms
- Watch and recover: video therapy may boost arm use after stroke
- Zapping the brain to restore memory after stroke?