Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * First-ever clinical stroke (ischaemic or haemorrhagic) confirmed by admitting doctors brain imaging * Age 21 to 85 years * At least ≥ 30 days post-stroke * Gait impairments related to stroke * Functional ambulation category -6 levels (Mehrholz et al, 2007): FAC ≥ 4, i.e. able to ambulate independently on level surface but requires supervision to negotiate (e.g. stairs, inclines, non-level surfaces). * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score \> 21 (Nasreddine et al., 2005) * Able to understand study instructions and requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Non-stroke related causes of gait impairment * Medical conditions incompatible with research participation: uncontrolled medical illnesses (hypertension or diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, bronchial asthma, severe /untreated depression, agitation, end stage renal/liver/heart/lung failure, dialysis, unresolved cancers e.g.,), active seizures within 3 months * Anticipated life expectancy of \< 6 months * On subcutaneous or oral anti-coagulation * Local factors potentially worsened by gait training: joint and muscle pains * Lower limb pain VAS \>4/10, active lower limb fractures or arthritis, fixed leg contractures, severe peripheral vascular disease, organomegaly or aortic aneurysms * Active unhealed skin wounds or inflammatory skin conditions over trunk and lower limbs, * Severe visual impairment or visual neglect affecting navigation * Known allergy to EEG gel (Recoverix) * Presence of craniectomy skull defect * Resident of nursing home or overseas country which may compromise attendance at research site * Pregnant or lactating females