Plain-English translation of NCT07494890 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers are testing a new way to measure how much energy your body uses when you walk after a stroke. The study will compare this new measurement method to standard walking tests to see if it can better pinpoint why walking becomes difficult and inefficient for stroke survivors.
After a stroke, walking can take three times more energy than normal, making it hard for people to stay active and independent. This study aims to develop a better tool to understand exactly what's making walking harder—so doctors can eventually offer more targeted treatments to help.
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You will visit the lab for one session where you'll walk on a treadmill three times for 5 minutes each at a comfortable pace. The first two walks will be normal, and the third walk will have added resistance to make it slightly harder—this helps researchers measure how your body responds to increased walking demands. The whole visit will take a couple of hours, including setup time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Cincinnati
Enrollment target
~18 participants
Started
June 2026
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
30 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Christina Garrity, DPT
University of Cincinnati
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