Can targeted electrical stimulation or task practice better restore leg movement after a stroke?
NCT ID NCT07718776
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two rehabilitation techniques — synergy-based electrical stimulation and task-oriented training — to see which better improves leg movement and mobility in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. Participants, aged 40 to 60, will receive one of the two approaches alongside standard therapy for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in motor recovery, walking speed, and balance to compare the effectiveness of each method.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- synergy-based electrical stimulation or task-oriented training
- What this could lead to
- If one approach proves more effective, it could point toward a better rehabilitation strategy for regaining leg function after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. Both interventions are generally low-risk, but electrical stimulation may cause discomfort.
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Conditions
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Study site
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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