Arm support may change how stroke survivors walk
NCT ID NCT07496853
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how using arm support (like a cane or parallel bars) changes walking patterns in people who have had a stroke. Thirty-four participants will walk on a special treadmill under three conditions: no support, one-arm support, and two-arm support. The goal is to see how arm support affects speed, step length, and rhythm, which could help therapists create better rehab plans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help physical therapists design more effective walking rehabilitation programs for stroke survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 34 participants. It measures walking patterns in a lab, so results may not apply to real-world walking.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of hemiplegia with ICD-10 code G.81. * Presence of unilateral hemiplegia. * No medical contraindications for the use of assistive devices (e.g., cane, tripod). * Aged 18 years or older. * Ability to walk for at least 2 consecutive minutes. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of aphasia. * Recurrent stroke. * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score below 10 points.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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