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Mental Arithmetic Before Walking in People Who Have Had a Stroke

Tests doing mental arithmetic before walking, in older adults after a stroke.

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Registry title: Effect of Mental Arithmetic Priming on Gait and Balance in Stroke

Key facts

Where
Beirut, LebanonSee the site

Could this be for you?

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  • Are you between 60 and 80 years old?

Source: NCT07327814, who can take part

Where in Lebanon

  • Faculty of Public Health, Branch 1Beirut, LebanonNo longer taking part

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Trial details

Who runs it
Lebanese University
Trial code
NCT07327814
Record updated
16 July 2026
Original description
This study investigates the effect of cognitive priming through mental arithmetic on functional mobility in post-stroke patients. It hypothesizes that performing mental calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) prior to movement stimulates frontoparietal networks, thereby improving gait speed and dynamic balance compared to a passive control condition.Read full original descriptionShow less

Mental Calculus Can Enhance Gait Performance in Post-Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study investigates the effect of cognitive priming through mental arithmetic on functional mobility in post-stroke patients. It hypothesizes that performing mental calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication) prior to movement stimulates frontoparietal networks, thereby improving gait speed and dynamic balance compared to a passive control condition.

Inclusion: Diagnosis of stroke; Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 23; Ability to walk 10 meters independently (with or without assistive device).

Exclusion: Hemianopia; Wernicke's aphasia or Global aphasia; Orthopedic injuries or recent surgeries affecting the lower limbs.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07327814