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Simple cuff trick may boost walking after stroke

NCT ID NCT04038697

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a simple, non-invasive procedure called ischemic conditioning in 132 chronic stroke survivors. The procedure involves inflating a blood pressure cuff on the affected leg to briefly stop blood flow, then releasing it, repeated several times. Researchers measured walking speed and leg strength to see if this technique could improve mobility.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ischemic conditioning (a procedure using a blood pressure cuff to temporarily stop blood flow to the leg)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help stroke survivors walk faster and improve leg function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The procedure is safe but may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

132 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2018

Finished

Jan 2026

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria (Stroke Survivors): 1. be ≥ 1 year post diagnosis of a unilateral, cortical stroke and have residual lower extremity paresis 2. be between the ages of 18-85 3. be able to give informed consent 4. walk slower than normative values based on age and sex Exclusion Criteria (Stroke Survivors): 1. history of deep vein thrombosis or any condition in which transient ischemia to the lower extremity is contraindicated 2. inability to follow 2 step commands 3. chronic low back or hip pain 4. history of substance abuse 5. history of head trauma 6. comorbid neurological disorder 7. any uncontrolled medical condition 8. pacemaker 9. any condition where fatiguing contractions or resisted leg contractions are contraindicated 10. inability to walk for 5 minute bouts on a treadmill with a harness supporting up to 50% of the body weight at 80% of over-ground self-selected walking speed. Inclusion Criteria (Healthy Control Subjects): 1. be between ages of 18-85 2. be able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria (Healthy Control Subjects): 1. Those listed above for stroke survivors 2. History of Stroke

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hemorrhagic Stroke intracerebral hemorrhage ischemic stroke myocardial infarction stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke Stroke hemorrhagic Stroke, cardiovascular Stroke, ischemic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marquette University

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, United States

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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