Status:

COMPLETED

Improving Ambulation Post Stroke With Robotic Training

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to look at a new rehabilitation technique for individuals who have suffered a stroke and have difficulties walking. This study is designed to compare robot-assist...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by cerebral computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
  • Age\>18
  • At least 3 months post stroke at time of enrollment into study
  • Ability to walk at least 10 feet with maximum 1 person assist, but not to walk in the community independently
  • Residual paresis in the lower extremity as defined by the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale lower extremity motor score 2-4
  • Ability to perform Lokomat ambulation training with assistance of 1 therapist
  • Ability to follow a three-step command
  • Physician approval for patient participation
  • Ability to give informed consent
  • Completed their rehabilitation services, i.e., receiving no concurrent physical, occupational, or speech therapies

Exclusion

  • Serious cardiac condition
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure, defined as \> 200 or diastolic \> 100 at rest
  • Hx of serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or oxygen dependence
  • Sever weight bearing pain
  • Lower extremity amputation
  • Claudication while walking
  • Life expectancy \< 1 year
  • History of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE) within 6 months
  • Severe orthopedic problem
  • Any medical or psychiatric condition that the investigators believe would make the patient unable to participate in this study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

21 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00975156

Start Date

May 1 2008

End Date

October 1 2011

Last Update

February 25 2013

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Memorial Hermann

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030