Arm shot may boost walking after stroke

NCT ID NCT04908423

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether injecting Xeomin® into the upper arm can improve walking and quality of life in adults who have weakness on one side after a stroke. Twenty participants will be measured before and 4-6 weeks after the injection using walking tests and a sensor. The goal is to see if treating arm spasticity has a ripple effect on mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA, a botulinum toxin type A)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to improve walking and daily function for stroke survivors with arm spasticity.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply widely. The injection is in the arm, so any walking benefit is indirect and uncertain.

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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.

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