Mind-Controlled rehab: can brain waves restore walking after stroke?

NCT ID NCT07537530

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: g.tec medical engineering GmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device called recoveriX that uses a brain-computer interface, electrical stimulation, and virtual reality to help stroke survivors improve their walking. Thirty participants who had a stroke at least six months ago were split into two groups: one used the full brain-monitoring system, and the other used electrical stimulation and virtual reality without the brain cap. The goal was to see if the brain-computer interface leads to better walking speed and safety compared to standard therapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: recoveriX PRO system (brain-computer interface with functional electrical stimulation and virtual reality)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective, technology-driven rehabilitation method for improving walking after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The device is complex and may not be widely available.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for STROKE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

g.tec medical engineering GmbH

Schiedlberg, Upper Austria, 4521, Austria

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.