Effectiveness of C-mill training on step adjustments during standing and walking in stroke patients in the chronic phase.

Recruiting

• Conditions: CVA; Stroke; 10007963

• Registration Number: NL-OMON34089
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

1. > 6 months after supratentorial, unilateral stroke
2. Functional Ambulation Category, score 4 or 5 (independent walkers on even terrain)
3. Age 18-70 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. Other Neurological, or serious orthopedic disorders which influence balance
2. Severe cognitive or visual disorders
3. Use of psychotropic drugs (benzodiazepines, anxiolytics, neuroleptics)
4. Any therapy which may influence the outcomes of the measurements or training (e.g. recent intramuscular botulintoxin injections in the leg)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary outcome measure in the target stepping task is the distance from<br /><br>the foot to target. The primary outcome measure during the obstacle avoidance<br /><br>task is the percentage of succesfully avoided obstacles.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Fear of falling is assessed as a secondary outcome by means of the Activities<br /><br>specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC). </p><br>