Status:

COMPLETED

Innovative Biofeedback Interface for Enhancing Stroke Gait Rehabilitation

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Conditions:

Gait, Hemiplegic

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will conduct a preliminary evaluation of and obtain user data on a novel game-based visual interface for stroke gait training. Study participants will complete one session comprising exposu...

Detailed Description

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability. Even after discharge from rehabilitation, residual gait deficits are prevalent in stroke survivors, leading to decreased walking speed and endurance. B...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria for Post-Stroke Participants:
  • age 30 to 90 years
  • chronic stroke (\>6 months post stroke) affecting the right leg
  • 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
  • Exclusion Criteria for Post-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
  • Inclusion Criteria for Able-bodied Participants:
  • age 18 to 90 years
  • no history of neurologic disease
  • no history of orthopedic disease or injury affecting the lower extremity
  • Exclusion Criteria for Able-bodied Participants:
  • 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

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 4 2022

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    March 31 2023

    Estimated Enrollment :

    19 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04013971

    Start Date

    April 4 2022

    End Date

    March 31 2023

    Last Update

    April 25 2025

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    Emory Rehabilitation Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322