Status:
COMPLETED
Asymmetrical Gait Training After Pediatric Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Conditions:
Stroke
Hemiplegia
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-17 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purposes of this pilot research study are 1. To begin to test if two different types of physical therapy might have different results in children and adolescents who have had a prior stroke, and 2...
Detailed Description
Effective rehabilitation after acquired brain injury is essential for reducing the impact of the leading cause of pediatric disability in the United States. Neuroplastic changes in response to physica...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between 5-17 years of age
- History of unilateral supratentorial arterial ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
- Onset of stroke at least 6 months before study enrollment
- Ability to walk at least 20 feet without the use of an assistive device
- At least a 5 second difference in single leg stance time between left and right sides
- The ability to return to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for the proposed training and testing sessions
- Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent
Exclusion
- Intracranial metallic or magnetic object or implanted electrical pacing device
- Treatment with botulinum toxin injections to the more affected ankle plantarflexors in the past 3 months
- Cognitive impairment that would prevent completion of the required training and testing activities
- Parents/guardians or participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not adhere with study schedules or procedures
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01827436
Start Date
April 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2016
Last Update
January 5 2018
Active Locations (1)
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104