The cognitive and motor dual task gait training can result in beneficial effects on dual task gait performance in individuals with stroke – a pilot study

Completed

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

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000225415
• Lead Sponsor: ational Yang Ming University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-02-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

(1) hemiparesis from a single stroke either ischaemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke, (2) gait velocity at least reached limited community walking ability (58 cm/s) by Perry et al’s classification system, (3) able to walk 10m independently without an assistive device, (4) able to use non-affected upper extremities to hold a tray to complete the assessment, (5) stable medical condition to allow participation in the testing protocol and intervention, and (6) a score of >24 on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE).

Exclusion Criteria

(1) patient with any comorbidity or disability other than stroke that would preclude gait training, (2) any uncontrolled health condition for which exercise was contraindicated, and (3) any neurologic or orthopedic diseases that might interfere with the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified