Shock and step: new combo therapy aims to get stroke patients moving again

NCT ID NCT07512492

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with balance exercises could improve walking in people who had a stroke. Thirty stroke survivors, aged 50 to 60, participated. Researchers measured changes in their gait and ankle movement to see if the combination therapy helped.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device and proprioceptive training exercises

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to improve walking ability in stroke survivors.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. TMS effects can be mild and vary from person to person.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Gait Disorders, Neurologic stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the Qasr El Eyni Hospitals and Private clinics.

    Cairo, Egypt