Shock and flex: new combo therapy aims to restore ankle movement after stroke
NCT ID NCT07458750
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NEMS) with voluntary muscle contraction can improve ankle function in people with chronic stroke. Twenty-five participants will either receive conventional physiotherapy or NEMS plus active dorsiflexion exercises. Researchers will measure spasticity, range of motion, and muscle strength over 12 weeks.
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University of lahore teaching hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NEMS) combined with voluntary muscle contraction
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug therapy to improve ankle movement and reduce stiffness in people who have had a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvements measured are small-scale (range of motion, spasticity) and may not translate to major functional gains.
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