Implanted stimulator aims to restore walking after stroke

NCT ID NCT05740540

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an implanted electrical stimulator to improve walking in people who have had a stroke. Six participants will first be screened, then receive the implant and use it at home. Researchers will compare advanced control settings to a simple trigger to see which works better for walking speed and ease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: implanted electrical stimulator device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a more natural and effective way for stroke survivors to walk again using an implanted device.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early-stage trial with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device requires surgery and may have risks like infection or device failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic hemiplegia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GAIT, HEMIPLEGIC HEMIPLEGIA STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
MetroHealth Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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