Effect of Balance Training in Sitting Position Using Visual Feedback on Balance and Gait Ability in Chronic Stroke Patients
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Diseases of the circulatory system
- Registration Number
- KCT0008514
- Lead Sponsor
- Dankook University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
The inclusion criteria were: chronic stroke patients 6 months post-stroke diagnosis, independent gait possible over 6 m, sufficient cognitive, and ability to understand simple instruction (Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE > 24), and ability to discriminate colors.
Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion criteria included individuals with medical conditions that were unstable, severe joint deformities or contractures, and other neurological conditions that could affect gait or balance. All subjects had no severe aphasia or problems with visual integrity and all were able to clearly see the visual feedback provided on the computer monitor.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional Study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gait parameters (Timed up & go, Cadence, gait velocity, stride time, stride length, hip flexion, hip extension, knee flexion, knee extension);Balance ability (Berg balance scale, Trunk Impairment Scale)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method age, sex, height, weight, K-MMSE, onset period, affected hemisphere, subtype