Gait training with walking-assistance robot (ExoAtlet Medy; EAM) in hemiplegic stroke patients; a study of safety and efficacy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Diseases of the circulatory system
- Registration Number
- KCT0006679
- Lead Sponsor
- Korea University Anam Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
first-ever stroke, within subacute or chronic stage at the time of study
- unable to gait independently after the stroke due to unilateral lower extremity paresis or sensory impairment
- able to sit independently or under supervision at least five minutes
- sufficient postural control to allow upright position in standing with support
- able to understand training instructions
Exclusion Criteria
- history of previous stroke
- who were unable to walk independently even before stroke
- contracture restricting gait at any lower limb joint (hip, knee, ankle)
- cardiovascular or other somatic condition incompatible with intensive gait training
- who are receiving any other treatment that may affect the study results
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional Study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Functional Ambulation Category
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Berg Balance Scale ;Timed up and Go ;10 Meter Walk Test ;Modified Bathel Index;Spirometry;Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire