Feasibility and potential improvements of device-supported circuit training on gait after stroke: a prospective pilot study

Phase 2

• Conditions: I60; I61; I63; I64; I62; Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction; I65; I66; Occlusion and stenosis of precerebral arteries, not resulting in cerebral infarction; Occlusion and stenosis of cerebral arteries, not resulting in cerebral infarction

• Registration Number: DRKS00020513
• Lead Sponsor: MEDIAN Klinik Neurologisches Kompetenzzentrum für Rehabilitation

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-01-17
• Study Completion: 2020-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

stroke/ cerebrovascular events (ICD I60-67)
- subacute (3 weeks – 6 months post stroke)
- initial non-walking patients (FAC = 2 and walking capacity = 10m)
- written consent to participate in the study by the patient or his/her caregiver
- body height 140-200 cm, body weight = 140 kg

Exclusion Criteria

- Neurological diagnoses other than stroke
- Acute (< 3 weeks post stroke) or chronic stroke (>6 months post stroke)
- Initial restricted walking or walking patients (FAC > 2 and walking capacity > 10m)
- Age < 18 years
- Vegetative cardiovascular instability (lack of resilience of the cardiovascular system with the risk of decompensation)
- Relevant orthopaedic comorbidities or musculoskeletal impairments of the lower extremities affecting the ability to walk and stand
- Psychological diseases (anxiety disorders, dementia, delirium)
- Open skin areas on paddings or straps
- Cognitive, visual and linguistic impairments that obstruct the understanding of the therapist's instructions or the adequate execution of the therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified