Custom ankle braces could help stroke patients walk better
NCT ID NCT06304519
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
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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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University of Delaware STAR Campus
Newark, Delaware, 19713, United States