Innovative Closed-loop Functional Electrical Stimulation Control System for Augmenting Post-stroke Gait
Key facts
- Where
- Atlanta, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 40 and 90 years old?
Source: NCT07189819, who can take part
Where in United States
- Emory Rehabilitation HospitalAtlanta, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Emory University
- Trial code
- NCT07189819
- Record updated
- 16 July 2026
- Original description
This study will compare the performance of a novel data-driven model-predictive controller (MPC) based functional electrical stimulation (FES) system versus a conventional FES system for footdrop correction during treadmill and overground walking tasks in people post-stroke.Read full original descriptionShow less
This study will compare the performance of a novel data-driven model-predictive controller (MPC) based functional electrical stimulation (FES) system versus a conventional FES system for footdrop correction during treadmill and overground walking tasks in people post-stroke.
Inclusion: >6 months since stroke; cortical or subcortical stroke; able to walk 10-meters with or without an assistive device; sufficient cardiovascular health and ankle stability to walk on treadmill without ankle orthosis; passive ankle range of motion to benefit from dorsiflexor FES assistance; resting heart rate 40-100 bpm.
Exclusion: musculoskeletal or medical conditions limiting walking; neurologic diagnoses other than stroke; score >1 on question 1b (does not know the current month and age) and >0 on question 1c (can not blink eyes and squeeze hands) on NIH Stroke Scale; cerebellar signs; inability to communicate with investigators; neglect/hemianopia; unexplained dizziness in past 6 months; sensory loss in paretic leg.