Status:
COMPLETED
Innovative Gait Biofeedback Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Conditions:
Stroke, Cardiovascular
Gait, Hemiplegic
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The long-term study goal is to develop a more engaging, motivating gait biofeedback methodologies specifically designed for post-stroke gait training. The current project aims to address fundamental q...
Detailed Description
Even after discharge from rehabilitation, residual gait deficits are prevalent in stroke survivors, leading to decreased walking speed and endurance. Because gait dysfunctions limit community mobility...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stroke participants:
- age 30-90 years (stroke) or 18-50 years (able-bodied controls)
- chronic stroke (\>6 months post stroke)
- ambulatory with or without the use of a cane or walker
- able to walk for 2 minutes at the self-selected speed without an orthoses
- resting heart rate 40-100 beats per minute
- Able-bodied participants:
- age 18 to 50 years
- no history of neurologic disease
- no history of orthopedic disease or injury affecting the lower extremity.
Exclusion
- Stroke participants:
- Cerebellar signs (ataxic ("drunken") gait or decreased coordination during rapid alternating hand or foot movements
- History of lower extremity joint replacement
- Inability to communicate with investigators
- Neglect/hemianopia, or unexplained dizziness in last 6 months
- Neurologic conditions other than stroke
- Orthopedic problems in the lower limbs or spine (or other medical conditions) that limit walking or cause pain during walking.
- Able-bodied controls
- History of neurologic disease
- History of orthopedic disease or injury to the lower extremity in the past 6 months
- Pain or discomfort during walking
- Cardiovascular or medical condition affecting ability to exercise or walk.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 22 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 3 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03466372
Start Date
March 22 2018
End Date
October 3 2018
Last Update
May 14 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Emory Univeristy
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322