Stroke survivors try high-tech treadmill training to stop falls
NCT ID NCT04855032
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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.
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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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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States