Home video tracking may expose the gap between clinic walking and real-world walking after stroke
NCT ID NCT05454007
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This study uses video-based movement tracking to measure how people walk after a stroke — both in the clinic and at home. Researchers want to see if walking improvements made in therapy actually carry over into everyday life. The study includes stroke survivors and healthy adults, and uses simple training exercises like walking on a split-belt treadmill. The goal is to develop a free, home-friendly tool for assessing real-world walking quality.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- step length asymmetry training (walking on a split-belt treadmill or with leg weights)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better rehabilitation strategies that help stroke survivors walk more naturally in their daily lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The technology may not work reliably in home settings, and findings may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Locations
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Western University of Health Sciences
Lebanon, Oregon, 97355, United States
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