Effect of Anterioposterior Weight Shifting Training With Visual Biofeedback in Patients With Step Length Asymmetry After Stroke

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Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Hemiplegic Gait
• Interventions: Procedure: AP shifting training; Procedure: Gait training

• Registration Number: NCT02207933
• Lead Sponsor: Yonsei University

Brief Summary

To investigate the effect of anteroposterior weight shifting training with visual biofeedback on step length asymmetry. Reduced speed and asymmetry of stepping is a specific characteristic of hemiplegic gait. Asymmetry of stepping is characterized by shorter step length of the unaffected limb compared to the affected limb. Causes of this phenomenon are difficulty in weight bearing at the affected limb, weak propulsive force of the affected limb, and decreased strength of hip extensors. To correct these factors. we have developed an anteroposterior weight shifting training system with visual feedback and studied its effects.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-06
• Primary Completion: 2014-07
• Study Completion: 2014-07
• Study First Submitted: 2014-07-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-08-01
• Study First Posted: 2014-08-04
• Status Verified: 2014-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-03-26
• Last Update Posted: 2019-03-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

1. Independent standing
2. Ability to walk 10m without manual assistance
3. Asymmetric ratio of step length > 1.1
4. No severe perceptual, cognitive or cardiovascular impairments that could affect walking

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Exclusion Criteria

1. Quadriplegia or double hemiplegia
2. Orthopedic or neurologic conditions in addition to the stroke
3. Had more than 1 cerebrovascular accident

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
AP shifting group	AP shifting training	-
gait training group	Gait training	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change of step Length Asymmetric Ratio	baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks	paretic step length/non paretic step length

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change of Step Length Asymmetric Index	baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks	paretic step length-non paretic step length/0.5\[paretic step length +non paretic step length

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Severance hospital; 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, Republic of