The Effects of Treadmill With Biofeedback on Gait Symmetry in Individuals With Chronic Stroke

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University0 sites48 target enrollmentJuly 1, 2020

ConditionsStroke Syndrome

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Stroke Syndrome
Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Enrollment: 48
Primary Endpoint: Spatial and temporal gait symmetry
Last Updated: 5 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the immediate, accumulated, and maintainable effects of treadmill with biofeedback on gait symmetry in individuals with chronic stroke.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 1, 2020

End Date

May 31, 2023

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Yea-Ru Yang

Professor

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Single stroke experience
•Chronic stroke phase: stroke duration ≥ 6 months
•Independent gait: Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) ≥ 3

Exclusion Criteria

•Cognitive problem (MMSE \< 24)
•Visual or audio deficiency that might affect training
•Severe heart insufficiency or uncontrolled arterial hypertension
•Orthopedic disorders that affecting their gait

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Spatial and temporal gait symmetry

Time Frame: Change from baseline at the first day, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks

Temporal symmetry ratio: 1-(single support time of affected limb/single support time of unaffected limb)

Secondary Outcomes

Walking speed(Change from baseline at the first day, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks)
Timed up and Go test(Change from baseline at the first day, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks)
Stroke Impact Scale(Change from baseline at the first day, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks)
6 Minute Walk Test(Change from baseline at the first day, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks)