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Tight bands may boost stroke rehab: new study tests blood flow restriction for better walking

NCT ID NCT07575620

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether blood flow restriction training (using tight bands on the legs during exercise) can improve walking in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. 40 participants, aged 40-65 with mild leg stiffness, will do resistance exercises with or without blood flow restriction. Researchers will measure changes in gait and balance to see if this technique helps.

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Active substance
Blood flow restriction training (KAATSU) combined with resistance exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new rehab method to help stroke survivors walk better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (40 people) with no control group, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic stroke patients more than 6 months. * Ages of the patients will range from 40 to 65 years. * The degree of spasticity ranged from 1 to 1+ grade (mild spasticity) according to the Modified Ashworth Scale. * Ability to walk 10 m. * Medically stable patients. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with lower limb oedema. * Patients with disability in visual, auditory, and vestibular systems. * Resting systolic blood pressure\>160 mmHg or resting diastolic blood pressure\>100 mmHg. * Cognitive deficits preventing them from undergoing the assessments, exercise program or informed consent process. * Major neurological or musculoskeletal deficits from another diseases that could affect training. * Patients with lower limb deep vein thrombosis. * Patients who have any vascular problems.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke gait rehabilitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinics of faculty of physical therapy Cairo University

    Giza, الجيزة, 12511, Egypt

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