Can a weighted brace help stroke survivors walk farther?

NCT ID NCT01952522

Summary

This study tested if wearing a weighted brace on the unaffected ankle could help people walk better after a stroke. It compared a weighted brace to a non-weighted one over three months. The goal was to see if the extra weight improved how far participants could walk in six minutes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sainte Anne Hospital

    Paris, 75674, France

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