Tracking balance and walking after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tracks how walking and balance improve in the first weeks after a stroke. It uses simple tests to measure your recovery over time, with no experimental treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had a stroke (from a clot or bleed) in the upper part of the brain, not in the brainstem or cerebellum.
- Your stroke happened less than 8 weeks ago.
- You can follow instructions and do simple walking or balance tests with help from your therapist or doctor.
- You understand enough English, Dutch, French, or German to take part in the study.
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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