Stroke walking study aims to unlock secrets of leg coordination

NCT ID NCT07006818

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at why people who have had a stroke often have trouble coordinating their legs when walking. Researchers will measure brain and nerve signals in 50 participants to find out what causes these coordination problems. They will also test if a mild electrical stimulation to the brain or spine can temporarily improve leg coordination. The goal is to gather knowledge that could lead to better walking therapies for stroke survivors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Direct current stimulation
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could point toward new rehabilitation techniques that improve walking coordination after stroke.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study with a small exploratory neuromodulation component. It is not designed to test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are unlikely.

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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

University of Illinois at Chicago
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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