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Shock to the system: new device helps stroke survivors walk better

NCT ID NCT06459401

Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a wearable device that uses mild electrical stimulation to help people who have had a stroke walk better. Ten participants with chronic stroke walked on a treadmill and overground with and without the device. The goal was to see if the stimulation could improve walking speed and make their steps more even. The results will help design better rehabilitation tools.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

May 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a stroke event occurring at least 6 months ago * Observable gait deficits * Independent ambulation for at least 30 meters (using an assistive device as needed but without a rigid brace or ankle foot orthosis) * Passive ankle dorsiflexion range of motion to neutral with the knee extended * Ability to follow a 3-step command * Resting heart rate between 40-100 bpm * Resting blood pressure between 90/60 and 170/90 mmHg * NIH Stroke Scale Question 1b score \> 1 and Question 1c score \> 0 * HIPAA Authorization to allow communication with healthcare provider * Medical clearance by a physician Exclusion Criteria: * Severe aphasia or inability to communicate with investigators * Neglect or hemianopia * Serious comorbidities that may interfere with ability to participate in the research (e.g. musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary) * Pacemakers or similar electrical implants that could be affected by electrical stimulation * Metal implants directly under the stimulation sites * Pressure ulcers or skin wounds located near human-device interface sites * More than 2 unexplained falls in the previous month

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Neuromotor Recovery Laboratory

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Science and Engineering Complex

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02134, United States

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