Virtual Reality-Integrated Propulsion Feedback for Stroke Rehab
Eligible age
20+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
This study evaluates a novel Virtual Reality (VR)-integrated visual feedback system designed to enhance limb propulsion during robot-assisted gait rehabilitation in individuals post-stroke. In collaboration with CUREXO, a rehabilitation robotics company, the system is embedded within the Morning Walk® end-effector robot and provides real-time visual feedback to facilitate symmetrical use of the paretic and non-paretic limbs. The goal is to address gait asymmetry commonly observed in hemiparetic stroke survivors by promoting improved paretic leg propulsion, which is a key contributor to forward movement during walking. A total of 30 participants (15 stroke, 15 healthy controls) aged 20 years or older will undergo single-session gait training using the VR-robot system. Participants will be assessed using spatiotemporal gait parameters, muscle activity, foot pressure, and vertical ground reaction forces. Additional safety measures-including a saddle-type weight support and real-time heart rate monitoring via smartwatch-are implemented to ensure a safe and controlled training environment. This study aims to test the feasibility and effectiveness of this VR-based system in improving gait symmetry and functional walking capacity in people recovering from stroke.
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Adults aged 20 years or older.
- ✓ For post-stroke participants:
- ✓ Diagnosis of stroke at least 1 month prior to participation.
- ✓ Able to walk at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices.
- ✓ For healthy participants:
- ✓ ° Must walk independently without assistive devices.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Individuals with a life expectancy of less than one year.
- ✕ Comatose individuals.
- ✕ Individuals unable to follow three-step commands.
- ✕ Individuals with lower limb amputation.
- ✕ Individuals with poorly controlled diabetes (e.g., foot ulceration).
- ✕ Individuals with legal blindness.
- ✕ Individuals with progressive neurological conditions.
- ✕ Medically unstable individuals.
Where it's recruiting
Galveston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07087743 · last updated 2026-04-01