Training with surprise slips may teach stroke survivors to prevent falls
NCT ID NCT03205527
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a special training that uses unexpected slips on a low-friction platform can help stroke survivors improve their balance and reduce falls. Participants will practice recovering from slips in a safe lab setting, and researchers will track whether these skills carry over to everyday life. The goal is to develop a simple, effective way to lower fall risk and improve walking function in people who have had a stroke.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Overground slip perturbation training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this training could become a standard therapy to help stroke survivors prevent falls and regain safer walking.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The training may not translate to real-world falls, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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