Electrical Stimulation Walking Training for Foot Drop After Long-Term Stroke
Tests electrical stimulation during walking practice in people with foot drop after stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Foot Drop Rehabilitation and Mobility in Chronic Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Mecca, Saudi ArabiaSee 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 50 and 60 years old?
Source: NCT07914413, who can take part
Where in Saudi Arabia
- Ehab Mohamed Abd El KafyMecca, Saudi ArabiaNo 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
- Umm Al-Qura University
- Trial code
- NCT07914413
- Record updated
- 3 November 2026
- Original description
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, frequently resulting in motor impairments, balance deficits, and walking difficulties that limit functional independence and quality of life. Conventional rehabilitation approaches, including gait training and assistive devices, may not fully address these limitations. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) offers a complementary approach by activating targeted muscles through electrical impulses, potentially improving ankle control, gait performance, and mobility in individuals with post-stroke foot drop. However, variations in clinical outcomes, treatment protocols, and accessibility highlight the need for further investigation. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of FES on functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke.Read full original descriptionShow less
Impact of Foot Drop Rehabilitation on Functional Mobility and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, frequently resulting in motor impairments, balance deficits, and walking difficulties that limit functional independence and quality of life. Conventional rehabilitation approaches, including gait training and assistive devices, may not fully address these limitations. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) offers a complementary approach by activating targeted muscles through electrical impulses, potentially improving ankle control, gait performance, and mobility in individuals with post-stroke foot drop. However, variations in clinical outcomes, treatment protocols, and accessibility highlight the need for further investigation. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effects of FES on functional mobility and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke.
Inclusion: Male adults aged 50-60 years; Confirmed chronic post-stroke hemiplegia lasting more than six months, documented in medical records or confirmed by the treating physician, with MRI findings supporting the diagnosis as specified in the study protocol; Lower-limb spasticity graded 1, 1+, or 2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale; Ability to understand and follow instructions; Absence of serious or recurrent medical complications, as determined by the treating physician; Absence of significant hip or knee flexion contractures, Achilles tendon tightness, or major lower-limb rotational malalignment; Intact common fibular (peroneal) nerve function and adequate function of the proximal lower-limb muscles required for the intervention; Absence of other medical or neurological conditions that could substantially affect balance, apart from stroke-related impairments; No concurrent treatment specifically intended to improve the affected lower-limb function during the study period.
Exclusion: Botulinum toxin injections into the lower-limb muscles within the preceding six months or planned during the study period, or initiation or modification of antispasticity medication within the three months before baseline assessment, as specified in the protocol; Skin conditions or known allergies to adhesive tapes or materials used during the intervention; A history of lower-limb surgery, as specified in the study protocol; A history of seizures or epilepsy; Radiographically confirmed hip pathology that may be aggravated by the intervention, a history of hip or knee surgery, or peripheral neuropathy that may affect treatment safety or outcomes; Back disorders, sciatica, or spinal stenosis that may interfere with gait training or functional mobility; Visual, auditory, or perceptual impairments that may interfere with understanding instructions or participating safely in the study; An implanted pacemaker or other electronic device that may be incompatible with functional electrical stimulation (FES).