Can stroke survivors get back behind the wheel? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07213180

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 140 stroke survivors to see how many returned to driving after a formal driving assessment. Researchers reviewed medical records and conducted phone surveys to identify factors like age, gender, and stroke type that influence driving recovery. The goal is to give patients and families clearer expectations about life after stroke.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors and families better understand who is likely to drive again after a stroke and what factors matter most.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks back at past records and surveys, so it cannot prove cause and effect or change outcomes directly.

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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.

POST STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape

Ploemeur, Brittany Region, 56275, France

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