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Clinical Validation of Self-Pacing Algorithms on Step Length Symmetry in Hemiplegic Populations

United States30 participantsStarted 2026-08-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of self-pacing algorithms in promoting step-length equalization in people with weakness on one side of the body. The main question it aims to answer is: • How does walking on a treadmill that uses self-pacing algorithms to adjust speed affect stride length in comparison to walking on a treadmill without self-pacing capability? Researchers will compare study participants to themselves when walking on a self-pacing treadmill compared to walking on a fixed-pacing treadmill to see if a difference exists in the equalization of left- and right-sided stride length. Participants will walk for two minutes at a self-selected pace to warm up and establish a baseline walking speed. They will then walk for 1 - 3 minutes either on a self-pacing treadmill or a fixed-pacing treadmill. A 3-minute seated rest break will follow. Then participants will walk for another 1 - 3 minutes using the treadmill not used in the first walking trial.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current client of Quality Living, Inc., in Omaha, NE * 19 to 75 years of age * Speak and understand English * Can ambulate overground for at least 10 minutes with or without use of aids * Medically cleared for treadmill exercise * Hemiparesis secondary to stroke or traumatic brain injury Exclusion Criteria: * Has not retained power of attorney for healthcare

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Difference in step length symmetry with self-pacing versus fixed-pacing treadmill walking

Timeframe: 1-3 minutes of walking on self-pacing treadmill and 1-3 minutes of walking on fixed-pacing treadmill during a single experimental session.

Difference in step-length on hemiparetic and non-hemiparetic sides

Timeframe: 1-3 minutes of walking on self-pacing treadmill and 1-3 minutes of walking on fixed-pacing treadmill.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07759063

SponsorQuality Living, Inc.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08-01

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