Status:
UNKNOWN
Dance for the Improvement of Balance and Gait After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Conditions:
Chronic Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Stroke can drastically impact the ability to walk and keep your balance. In addition people with chronic stroke feel social isolated, become less satisfied with their walking and lose confidence in th...
Detailed Description
This study is a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of an adapted dance program for people with chronic stroke. Participants with stroke living in the community will be randomly ass...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \> 6 months post stroke
- Ability to transfer sit to stand and stand to sit with minimal use of arm rests
- Ability to stand without physical support from an aid or another person for 30 seconds
- Ability to walk 10m without physical assistance from a walking device, but with standby assistance from another person if needed
- Ability to follow 2-3 step instructions with minimal prompting from another person
- Have received clearance from their physician to participate in exercise.
Exclusion
- Severe hearing loss
- Pre-existing conditions that significantly impact gait and balance (e.g. osteoarthritis)
- Other neurological conditions that impact gait and balance (e.g. PD).
- Have participated in a dance class within the past 12 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
136 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04069481
Start Date
January 1 2019
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
August 28 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2A2