Shock and flex: new combo therapy aims to restore ankle movement after stroke

NCT ID NCT07458750

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of lahore teaching hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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