Rehabilitation using a wearable robot for stroke recovery
Official title: Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation Post Stroke
Run by University of Maryland, Baltimore · NCT02369770 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a wearable robot for rehabilitation can help people who have had a stroke recover better and improve their movement and balance.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Maryland, Baltimore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 26, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02369770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 who have experienced a first-time unilateral acute stroke with ankle impairments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with very mild ankle impairments or those with unstable medical conditions that prevent participation in 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 investigates the effectiveness of an intensive motor-sensory rehabilitation program for patients who have experienced an acute stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Study group, which receives robot-aided therapy and interactive training, or a Control group, which undergoes passive movement therapy. The aim is to enhance sensorimotor recovery, reduce ankle impairments, and improve balance and mobility. The study will assess various biomechanical and neuromuscular outcomes before and after the intervention, with follow-up evaluations one month post-treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with robotic-assisted rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. First time unilateral acute stroke, hemorrhagic or ischemic, 24 hours after admission in hospital to 1 year post stroke. 2. Hemiplegia or hemiparesis 3. Age 18-80 4. Ankle impairments Exclusion Criteria: 1. No impairment or very mild ankle impairment of ankle. 2. Unstable medical conditions that interferes with ability to training and exercise. 3. Severe cardiovascular disorders that interfere with ability to perform moderate movement exercises. 4. Cognitive impairment or aphasia with inability to follow instructions 5. Pressure ulcer, recent surgical incision or active skin disease with open wounds present below knee of treated limb 6. Severe pain in legs
Where it's running
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Li-Qun Zhang, Ph.D. — University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Raziyeh Baghi, Ph.D.
- Email: rbaghi@som.umaryland.edu
- Phone: (410) 706-5717
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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.