Stroke survivors try high-tech treadmill training to stop falls

NCT ID NCT04855032

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested whether two types of balance training during walking can help people with chronic stroke fall less often. 86 participants who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and had either fallen or feared falling took part. They walked on a treadmill while receiving controlled pushes to their trunk, forcing them to react to stay balanced. The goal was to see if this training reduces real-world falls and improves walking stability.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Perturbation training (controlled balance challenges during walking)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a simple training method to help stroke survivors fall less and feel more confident walking.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 86 participants. The training may not reduce falls in real life, and results may not apply to everyone with stroke.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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