A powered walking-training device for people with weakness on one side after stroke
Looks at a powered walking trainer in adults with one-sided weakness after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Automated Trainer-Based Gait Rehabilitation for Hemiplegic Stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Taipei, TaiwanSee the site
Where in Taiwan
- Cheng Hsin General HospitalTaipei, TaiwanNo longer taking part
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
- Cheng-Hsin General Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07411703
- Record updated
- 17 February 2026
- Original description
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an automated mobile gait training device developed based on neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) principles for patients with hemiplegic stroke. Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability, and many survivors experience impaired walking ability that affects their independence and daily functioning. NDT is a commonly used rehabilitation approach that emphasizes therapist-guided facilitation of normal movement patterns during gait training. However, conventional NDT gait training is physically demanding and time-consuming for therapists, which may limit the amount of repetitive gait practice patients can receive.Read full original descriptionShow less
Gait Training for Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: Employing an Automated Trainer With Sensory Cues
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an automated mobile gait training device developed based on neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) principles for patients with hemiplegic stroke. Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability, and many survivors experience impaired walking ability that affects their independence and daily functioning. NDT is a commonly used rehabilitation approach that emphasizes therapist-guided facilitation of normal movement patterns during gait training. However, conventional NDT gait training is physically demanding and time-consuming for therapists, which may limit the amount of repetitive gait practice patients can receive.
To address these limitations, this study introduces a power-assisted gait training device capable of reproducing key therapeutic interventions typically provided by therapists. The system uses synchronized dynamic assistance, auditory cues, and wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) to support gait training on the ground and facilitate more natural and repetitive walking practice. The IMUs provide objective gait data that are used to evaluate changes in swing-phase symmetry, pelvic rotation amplitude, and walking speed.
The primary goal of this study is to assess changes in these gait parameters following training with the proposed NDT-based assistive device. The study plans to enroll 60 adult stroke survivors (aged 20 and older) over a 3-year period starting from March 26, 2025.
Inclusion: Age ≥ 20 years, first-ever stroke, with Brunnstrom stage III to IV of the affected lower limb motor recovery; Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) level IV; Ability to ambulate on level ground without assistive devices; Ability to understand instructions and cooperate with assessments.
Exclusion: Severe impairment in vision, hearing, or cognition, making them unable to comply with assessments; Presence of severe spinal cord injury or peripheral neuropathy; Unstable gait requiring assistive devices, or participants at high risk of falling; Lower limb fracture within the past 6 months.