Brain-Based biofeedback could rewire walking after stroke
NCT ID NCT06099444
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares standard high-intensity gait training and gait training with electrical stimulation against a new approach that uses real-time feedback on how muscles work together (muscle synergies). The goal is to see if this biofeedback method helps people with chronic stroke walk more naturally. Participants will undergo 18 treadmill sessions, and researchers will measure changes in muscle coordination and walking speed.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- high-intensity gait training with functional electrical stimulation and muscle synergy biofeedback
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more effective way to restore natural walking patterns in people with chronic stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a moderate sample size, and the benefits of the novel biofeedback method may not exceed those of existing gait training.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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