Status:
COMPLETED
Rehabilitative Efficacy of a Visual Feedback Device for Locomotion of Post-stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
S.Anna Rehabilitation Institute
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
We tested the feasibility and efficacy of a novel body-weight support (BWS) gait training system with visual feedback, called Copernicus®. This computerized device provides highly comfortable, regular...
Detailed Description
Gait disorders are very common in stroke patients (about 80%) increasing the risk of falls in performing daily activities and also reducing the global quality of life. Gait disorders in these patients...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- unilateral stroke in the territory of middle cerebral artery, occurring at least 1 month before entry;
- ability to follow verbal instructions without severe cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Evaluation, MMSE\> 24);
- right-handed patients
- signature of informed consent.
Exclusion
- bilateral impairment;
- presence of complete hemiplegia;
- history of traumatic injury ( e.g. fracture, joint dislocation with permanent dysmorphism after trauma) impairing the lower limb motor function;
- botulinum toxin injections or other medication influencing the function of the lower limbs;
- history of major affective disorders or alcohol abuse or history and/or clinical evidence of severe heart, lung, kidney, or liver diseases;
- inability to provide informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
162 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04364490
Start Date
June 1 2018
End Date
December 1 2019
Last Update
April 28 2020
Active Locations (1)
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S.Anna Institute
Crotone, Italy, 88900