Robotic ankle device therapy after stroke-related foot drop
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a robotic ankle device to help improve walking in people after a stroke who still have foot drop (the foot doesn’t lift well). It may help strengthen or retrain walking patterns during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your stroke was either more than 6 weeks but less than 6 months ago, or more than 6 months ago
- You still have stroke-related weakness on one side that affects your leg and causes foot drop
- A clinician can clearly see abnormal (hemiparetic) walking during an exam
- You have no recent major heart problems, unstable heart symptoms, or certain serious heart conditions
- Your blood pressure is not too high for regular physical therapy (must be 160/100 or lower on two checks)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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