Brain-Controlled therapy helps stroke survivors walk again

This study tested a new therapy that combines brain-computer interface (BCI) technology with functional electrical stimulation (FES) to help stroke survivors improve their walking. The therapy uses brain signals to control mild electrical pulses that activate foot muscles, aiming to correct foot drop and increase walking speed. The trial included 62 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months earlier and had trouble walking. The goal was to see if this approach works better than standard physical therapy.