Mental math may boost walking in stroke patients
NCT ID NCT07327814
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether doing simple mental arithmetic before walking can improve gait speed and balance in people who have had a stroke. Seventeen participants will either solve math problems or watch a blank screen before walking. The goal is to see if this 'cognitive priming' activates brain networks that help movement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mental arithmetic (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve walking and balance in stroke survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early trial with only 17 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be too small to matter in daily life.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Public Health, Branch 1
Beirut, Lebanon
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