Effects of Treadmill-Based Gait Training in Patients With Stroke

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA · Aug 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how treadmill walking exercises might help people who have weakness or paralysis on one side of their body after a stroke. Many stroke survivors experience uneven body temperatures and differences in how they walk, which can make walking slower and more tiring. This study aims to see if training on a treadmill can improve walking speed, balance, endurance, and even out these differences to help patients move more comfortably and efficiently.

People who may join the trial are adults between 18 and 80 years old who had a stroke at least six months ago and have some weakness or paralysis on one side but can still walk, either on their own or with help like a cane or walker. Participants will take part in treadmill walking sessions to see how this therapy affects their walking and overall recovery. It’s important that participants can safely use the treadmill and attend most of the training sessions. This study is not yet recruiting, but it hopes to offer helpful information for improving stroke rehabilitation.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged between 18 and 80 years
• • History of stroke at least six months prior
• • Presence of hemiplegia or hemiparesis
• • Ability to walk independently or with assistive devices
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive impairments interfering with the understanding of treatment procedures
• • Inability to get on and maintain position on the treadmill
• • Severe heart failure
• • Active inflammatory or infectious conditions at the time of evaluation
• • Attendance below 80% of scheduled sessions