Custom ankle braces could help stroke patients walk better

NCT ID NCT06304519

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Delaware Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested different levels of stiffness in custom ankle braces for 40 people who had a stroke. The goal was to find the best brace for each person and create simple guidelines that doctors and therapists can use to prescribe the right brace. Participants walked with five different brace settings, and researchers measured walking function, clinical tests, and patient feedback.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: customized carbon fiber ankle-foot orthosis (brace)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to simple guidelines that help clinicians pick the right ankle brace for each stroke survivor, improving walking ability.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The guidelines may not work for everyone and need more testing before they can be widely used.

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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

University of Delaware STAR Campus

Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States

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