Feasibility of biofeedback training to improve gait function in people with stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: stroke; Stroke - Ischaemic; Stroke - Haemorrhagic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000286741
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Cathy Said

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-03-12
• Study Completion: 2015-02-19
• Last Update Posted: 5 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 7

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be adults over 18 years who have suffered a stroke at least 6 months previously. Participants must be able to walk independently 50 m (with or without a stick) and be able to give informed consent. They must not be receiving any physiotherapy during the 8 weeks of the study. They must also be able to understand and follow instructions in English.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if they require an ankle foot orthosis, as this may limit their ability to modify toe clearance. Participants will be excluded if they have any other neurological, orthopaedic, cardiac, respiratory or other medical conditions that may impact on their walking or their ability to walk on a treadmill. Participants who are pregnant will be excluded. Participants with visual problems or visual-spatial neglect will also be excluded. Stoke patients who may be stabilising” will be excluded from the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified