New combo workout shows promise for stroke recovery
NCT ID NCT07249658
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether combining lower-body power exercises with fast walking training can improve mobility in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Sixty adults aged 18 to 75 took part in a program three times a week. Researchers measured how quickly they could stand up, walk, and balance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- power training and high-intensity gait training
- What this could lead to
- If this approach works, it could point toward a better rehabilitation program to help stroke survivors walk more easily and safely.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is intense and may be hard for some people to complete.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, NIRM
Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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