Personalized neurorehabilitation for stroke recovery
Official title: Precision Sensorimotor Neurorehabilitation Through Personalized Stimulation Loops
Run by University of Zurich · NCT06466772 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new personalized rehab approach to help stroke survivors improve their walking by using tailored feedback and sound therapy during sleep.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Zurich Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zurich, Canton of Zurich) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 13, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 20, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06466772 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced an ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage with a gait deficit lasting between 30 days to 6 months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cognitive impairment or those unable to adapt their gait voluntarily 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 study focuses on improving gait recovery in stroke patients through precision neurorehabilitation. It integrates two innovative approaches: hyper-personalized feedback for lower limb motor rehabilitation and targeted auditory stimulation during sleep. The aim is to tailor rehabilitation methods to individual patient needs, addressing the variability in treatment responses. By employing these personalized techniques, the study seeks to enhance lower limb function and mobility in stroke survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mobility and quality of life for stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of precision neurorehabilitation is emerging, this specific combination of personalized feedback and auditory stimulation is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage with a gait deficit older than 30 days but not more than 6 months. * Functional Ambulation Category ≥3 * ≥18 years of age * Informed consent as documented by signature Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa) \< 20 * Comprehensive aphasia precluding the understanding of study-related information * Previous stroke that caused sustained clinically relevant cognitive, visual and/or gait deficits * Expected acute hospitalization during the training period * History of a physical or neurological condition that interferes with study procedures * Social and/or personal circumstances that interfere with the ability to return for therapy sessions and follow-up assessments * Not capable of voluntary gait adaptation * Allergy to nickel * Patients taking benzodiazepines or Z-drugs with a significant effect on sleep EEG
Where it's running
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University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting
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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.