How different walking exercises can improve recovery after a stroke
Official title: Variable Intensive Early Walking post-Stroke (VIEWS)
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-11084394 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different types of walking exercises can help people who are recovering from a stroke move better and regain their walking ability, so they can get back to doing the things they love.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $473,447 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD108622-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11084394 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are in the subacute phase of recovery following a stroke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are in the chronic phase of stroke recovery or those with severe mobility impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how varying the intensity and specificity of walking exercises can affect long-term mobility outcomes in patients recovering from a stroke. By focusing on patients in the subacute phase after a stroke, the study aims to determine the best exercise parameters that can enhance walking function and overall recovery. The approach includes systematic assessments of different training methods to identify which are most effective for improving movement quality and reducing compensatory strategies. The findings could lead to improved rehabilitation practices tailored to individual patient needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies that significantly improve mobility and quality of life for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored exercise interventions can improve outcomes in stroke rehabilitation, suggesting that this approach may yield significant benefits.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hornby, Thomas George — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Hornby, Thomas George
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.