Effect of Gait Training With Auditory Stimuli on Dynamic Balance, Gait and Functional Independence in Chronic Stroke

Riphah International University1 site in 1 country18 target enrollmentFebruary 11, 2022

ConditionsStroke

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Stroke
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Enrollment: 18
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Berg balance scale
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

To determine the effect of gait training with auditory stimuli on dynamic balance, gait and functional independence on chronic stroke.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to find the effect of gait training with auditory stimuli using a smart phone metronome application on dynamic balance, gait and functional abilities of chronic stroke patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 11, 2022

End Date

January 30, 2023

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•both gender
•Age between 30-70
•More than 6 months after the stroke
•Able to walk more than 10 meters independently
•MMSE score of 24

Exclusion Criteria

•Dependent gait
•Any hearing or visual defects
•Moderate to severe cognitive disorder
•People not willing to participtae

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Berg balance scale

Time Frame: 6 weeks

To identify the effect of treatment on dynamic balance. The BBS consists of 14 items scored on a 5 point ordinal scale , ramging from 0-4 ..0 means unable to sit without support .4 means able to sit independently.