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Vibrating wearables put stroke walking to the test

NCT ID NCT07831642

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Stroke survivors often walk more slowly and struggle to produce the movements needed for efficient walking. This study tests whether small wearable devices that vibrate during walking can help people with chronic stroke change specific walking movements linked to speed, propulsion, and balance. Participants complete one visit with walking trials and balance tests, with and without the vibration feedback, while motion capture and sensors measure their movement. Researchers aim to understand how this feedback might support future rehabilitation approaches.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a wearable vibrotactile feedback system that vibrates to signal when walking goals are met
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward wearable feedback tools that help stroke survivors retrain their walking in rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-visit study, so any changes seen in one session may not last or translate into everyday walking. The device may not help everyone, and results could differ outside a lab.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 32 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 85 years * Willing and able to provide informed consent * Single unilateral stroke at least 6 months prior to enrollment * ICD diagnosis code for hemiparesis (I69.35X) * Independently ambulatory (cane acceptable; orthosis may require further evaluation) * Resting heart rate 40 to 100 beats per minute * Resting blood pressure 90/60 to 170/90 mmHg * Active hip extension of at least 5 degrees * Active ankle dorsiflexion to neutral with the knee extended Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of cerebellar stroke * Other neurological conditions * Lower-limb botulinum toxin injections within the previous 4 months * Pain that limits walking * Unable to communicate with investigators * Signs of unilateral neglect * Unexplained dizziness within the previous 6 months * Fall within the previous 6 months * Congestive heart failure * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Severe peripheral vascular disease * Score greater than 1 on question 1b of the NIH Stroke Scale * Score greater than 0 on question 1c of the NIH Stroke Scale * Currently pregnant

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Conditions

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hemiplegia Paresis stroke disorder

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Hemiparesis Stroke

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