Status:

UNKNOWN

The Middle East "Stepping Forward" Project (MESF)

Lead Sponsor:

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Conditions:

Cerebral Palsy

Poststroke/CVA Paresis

Eligibility:

All Genders

14-69 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The overall objective is to improve the functional status of Middle East adolescents with disabilities due to cerebral palsy (CP) and disabilities in adults due to cerebro-vascular stroke (Hemiplegia)...

Detailed Description

Specific objectives are: To compare the efficacy of two rehabilitation technologies to facilitate neural reorganization, transfer and retention of treatments results to improve walking in real life s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria for CP group:
  • Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
  • Predominantly spastic type of CP with distribution of diplegia / tetraplegia
  • Age: 14 - 20 yr
  • GMFCS (gross motor function classification system) at levels II \& III
  • A cognitive level sufficient to comprehend and cooperate in treatment and testing
  • No orthopedic surgery or other tone reduction intervention in last 6 months
  • Not a candidate for orthopedic surgical or other tone reduction intervention.
  • Exclusion criteria for CP group:
  • Candidates for orthopedic surgical or any other tone reduction procedures, e.g., botulin injections, baclofen pump interventions
  • Cannot cooperate in treatment or understand instructions
  • Uncontrolled convulsions if epileptic
  • Adolescents with progressive degenerative conditions of CNS or/and muscle-skeletal system.
  • Inclusion criteria for HP group:
  • Stroke survivors in chronic stage (1 year or more following stroke
  • Age: 40 - 65 yr
  • Mild to moderate gait with ability to ambulate \> 10m with or without assistive device
  • Cognitive level sufficient to comprehend and cooperate in tests and training
  • Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score \> 24 6: Receive medical clearance from their family physician.

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria for HP group:
  • Dementia (Mini-Mental Score \< 24)
  • Severe aphasia
  • Heart failure
  • Other medical conditions that preclude participation in low-intensity treadmill walking

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01466296

Start Date

October 1 2010

End Date

April 1 2012

Last Update

November 7 2011

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Assaf Harofeh Medical Center

Ẕerifin, Israel, 70300