Robot-Assisted Physical Therapy for Foot Drop After Stroke
Ankle Robotics After Stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Foot Drop
Stroke
Hemiparesis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 140 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- NextStep Robotics Inc. · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have experienced a stroke and have trouble lifting their foot. Participants will undergo either robot-assisted physical therapy or regular physical therapy over 9 weeks to see which works better.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older.
- I am in the subacute or chronic phase of stroke recovery.
- I have problems with foot drop.
- I show clear signs of difficulty walking.
You may not be able to join if
- I have unstable angina or recent heart problems.
- I have high blood pressure that makes physical therapy unsafe.
- I was recently hospitalized for a serious medical condition.
- I have a condition affecting my ability to walk.
- I have kidney or lung failure.
- I currently have cancer.
- I cannot follow simple instructions due to cognitive issues.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The randomized study (in Phase II of the U44) compares the efficacy and durability of 9 weeks (18 sessions) of robot-assisted physical therapy (PTR) versus physical therapy (PT) alone on foot drop as assessed by gait biomechanics (ankle angle at initial contact, peak swing ankle angle, number of heel-first strikes - % total steps, gait velocity) and blinded clinician assessment (dorsiflexion activ…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 18 and older
* In the subacute phase of stroke recovery (\>6 weeks to \<6 months post-stroke) with residual hemiparesis of the lower extremity that includes symptoms of foot-drop. - or - In the chronic phase of stroke recovery (\>6 months post-stroke) with residual hemipa…