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Materials and Methods: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in 49 individuals with chronic stroke (PFG, n = 24; PRG, n = 25). Participants received Lokomat-assisted gait training (30 min\/session, 3 sessions\/week for 4 weeks) in addition to conventional therapy. The primary outcome was balance (BBS), and secondary outcomes included DGI, 10 MWT, and pelvic kinematics. Group \u00d7 time interactions were analyzed using two-way repeated-measures ANOVA. Results: Significant group \u00d7 time interactions were observed for BBS and DGI (p &lt; 0.001), indicating greater improvements in the PRG. Gait speed improved significantly over time in both groups (p &lt; 0.001), with no significant interaction for the 10 MWT. No significant interaction effects were found for pelvic kinematics, although a group main effect was observed for pelvic tilt. No adverse events were reported. Conclusions: Allowing pelvic motion during RAGT was associated with greater improvements in balance and dynamic gait performance compared with pelvic fixation. 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