Which walking workout best helps stroke survivors walk again?

NCT ID NCT06637839

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: NYU Langone Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares three different walking training programs for people recovering from a stroke. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to moderate-intensity walking, high-intensity walking, or high step-count walking during their inpatient rehab. The goal is to see which program best improves balance, walking speed, and endurance.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: locomotor training programs (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify the best walking therapy to help stroke survivors regain mobility and independence faster.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) at a single center, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. It compares different exercise intensities, not a new drug or device.

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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

NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, 10016, United States

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