Gait training program for stroke survivors who can't walk
Official title: To Develop a Walking Exercise Program for Non-ambulatory Stroke Survivors
Run by University of Kansas Medical Center · NCT06247553 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new walking program on a treadmill for stroke survivors who can't walk to see if it helps them get healthier compared to doing leg cycling exercises while sitting.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Kansas Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Kansas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06247553 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 who were independent walkers before their stroke and are currently unable to walk independently due to chronic stroke effects.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe musculoskeletal disorders, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or those currently engaged in similar walking training may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel gait training program for non-ambulatory chronic stroke survivors. Participants will engage in treadmill walking with partial body-weight support, while a control group will perform sitting leg cycling exercises. The study will measure improvements in cardiovascular health indicators such as resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and A1c levels over an 8-week period. The goal is to determine if gait training offers superior benefits compared to traditional cycling exercises.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance cardiovascular health and overall quality of life for non-ambulatory stroke survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes for gait training in stroke rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * must be 18 to 80 years old * male or female * independent ambulation before stroke * able to understand and follow verbal commands in English * have physicians' approval for exercise * be in a stable medical condition * must be after the first stroke * unable to walk independently * in the chronic stage (at least 6 months after stroke onset) Exclusion Criteria: * musculoskeletal or other disorders that prevent the participant from participating in the exercise * blood pressure higher than 200/110 mm Hg * diagnosis of severe depression * functionally restricted passive movement in the major joints of lower limbs * unable to speak or understand English * unable to travel to the Research Laboratory * currently participate in other walking training using treadmill with or without a body-weight support system * body weight greater than 400 lbs
Where it's running
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wen Liu, PhD — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Carrie Bailey, MA
- Email: cbailey8@kumc.edu
- Phone: 402-709-8841
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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.