πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-08-19

Implant for Walking After Stroke (NCT05740540)

Customizable Cooperative Multi-joint Control to Enhance Walking Mobility After Stroke

πŸ”΅ Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic βš™οΈ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a device study that will evaluate the effect of an implanted stimulator on improving walking in stroke survivors. There are two phases in the study: 1) Screening - this phase determines if the individual is a good candidate to receive an implanted system, 2) Implantation, controller development, and evaluation - this phase includes installing the device and setting the individual up for home use, creating advanced controllers for walking and evaluating the effect of the device over several months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center β€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 21 Years to 75 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center β€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • MetroHealth Medical Center β€” Cleveland, Ohio

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—