Could a floating treadmill and magnetic pulses supercharge stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07698639
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding an anti-gravity treadmill and high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation to standard physical therapy helps people recover walking and balance after a recent stroke. Participants are adults aged 18 to 74 who had a stroke and need help moving. They will be split into three groups: standard therapy alone, standard therapy plus the treadmill, or standard therapy plus both the treadmill and electromagnetic stimulation. The goal is to see which approach best improves mobility, reduces muscle stiffness, and is safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anti-gravity treadmill and high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could offer a safer, more effective way to regain walking ability and reduce muscle stiffness after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 105 participants. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the added benefit of electromagnetic stimulation over treadmill alone is uncertain.
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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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105 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 74 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * verified diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke according to neuroimaging data (computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging; * age 18 to 74 years; * Rankin Scale score of 3-4 upon admission; * ability to obtain informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * severe cognitive impairment (MoCA \< 10), * rapidly progressive neurological deficit, unstable cardiovascular or respiratory system condition, contraindications to physical exercise.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samara City Clinical Hospital No. 2
Samara, Samara Oblast, 443008, Russia
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