Brain-controlled foot-pressure system to help walking after stroke
Official title: Clinical Evaluation of a Brain-computer Interface Integrated With Plantar Pneumoorthoses for Motor and Cognitive Rehabilitation in Stroke Survivors
Run by Research Center of Neurology, Russia · NCT07081308 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tries a brain-controlled foot-pressure device to help adults recovering from stroke regain walking ability and improve thinking and mood.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Research Center of Neurology, Russia Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Moscow) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 5, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07081308 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 18–80 with a supratentorial ischemic stroke 7 days to 24 months earlier, who have mild-to-moderate lower-limb impairment, clinical stability, and can sit and follow instructions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairment, severe aphasia, major visual problems, lower-limb contractures, or inability to maintain sitting are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Researchers compare a new rehabilitation system that links near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) brain signals to a plantar pneumoorthosis against standard rehabilitation. Participants sit with their legs in pneumatic orthoses and perform kinesthetic imagery of walking while the NIRScout records brain activity and provides visual and tactile feedback across 10 short sessions. Motor outcomes (Fugl-Meyer lower extremity, 10‑meter walk, Timed Up and Go), cognitive testing (ACE‑III), and mood (HADS) are measured before and after the training. The procedure is noninvasive, expected to be safe, and sessions may cause only minor fatigue.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the system could help restore gait, improve cognitive function, and normalize mood after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Some BCI-based motor-rehabilitation studies have shown promising results, but combining NIRS-based BCI with plantar pneumatic feedback is a novel approach with limited prior evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 years * Primary or recurrent supratentorial ischemic stroke * Stroke onset 7 days to 24 months * Moderate to mild post-stroke lower limb motor impairments * Clinical stability * Voluntary participation and signing of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairments preventing instruction compliance * Sensory or severe motor aphasia * Severe visual impairments * Lower limb contractures * Inability to maintain sitting position
Where it's running
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Russian center of Neurology and Neurosciences
Moscow, Russia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Roman Kh Lyukmanov, PhD
- Email: xarisovich@gmail.com
- Phone: +74953747776
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.