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
Active Locations (1)
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Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322