Comparing walking patterns for people after stroke across overground, treadmill, and supported treadmill setups
Official title: Variability in Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters of Stroke Patients Across Overground, Self Paced Treadmill, and Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Walking
Run by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology · NCT07034105 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether walking measurements differ between overground walking, treadmill walking, and body-weight-supported treadmill walking in adults who have had a stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 11, 2025 |
| Study ends | February 11, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07034105 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–75 who are at least one month post-stroke, able to walk with or without assistance, and able to give informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive or communication impairments, significant joint malposition or other neuromuscular disorders, unstable cardiovascular disease, or pregnant women are unlikely to benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Researchers will collect spatiotemporal gait parameters such as stride length, cadence, step time, and gait variability using advanced motion analysis while participants perform overground, self-paced treadmill, and body-weight-supported treadmill walking. Each participant completes all three modalities in a counterbalanced order to minimize order effects and allow direct within-person comparisons. The protocol includes a locally developed, low-cost body weight support system (BWSS) intended to increase accessibility in resource-limited settings. Data will be analyzed for variability and test-retest reliability across modalities to guide choice of measurement and rehabilitation approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians choose the most reliable walking setup and support wider use of an affordable body-weight-support system to improve rehabilitation access and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown differences between overground and treadmill gait measures, but applying and validating a low-cost, locally built body-weight-support system in this context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be between 18 to 75 years old. * More than 1- month post stroke patient. * Participants must be able to walk with or without assistance. * Patients including both the male and female. * Participants must be able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive or communicative disorders. * Significant joint malposition. * Psychological, cognitive dysfunction, and any other neuromuscular problem. * Pregnant women will be excluded to avoid any potential risks to the mother and fetus. * Unstable cardiovascular disease like congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, coronary heart disease, previous history of heart attack or heart failure.
Where it's running
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Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Dhaka, Bangladesh Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Tarik Arafat, PhD — Department of Biomedical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka - 1205.
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Tarik Arafat, PhD
- Email: tarikarafat@bme.buet.ac.bd
- Phone: 01911764467
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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.