Effects of high orthopedic shoes on walking ability in stroke patients.

Recruiting

• Conditions: cerebrovascular attack; fit; 10007963

• Registration Number: NL-OMON33727
• Lead Sponsor: Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

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: 25

Inclusion Criteria

Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
Spastic hemiparesis of the lower extremity
Older than 18 years
Wearing high orthopedic shoes to improve walking ability, since no longer than two weeks
Able to understand Dutch
Sufficient physical condition to perform tests

Exclusion Criteria

Other neurological, orthopedic or vascular conditions that have an effect on walking ability

Study & Design

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Walking ability is operationalised by the Timed up and go test (TUG), the 2<br /><br>minutes walking test and by comfortable walking speed measured by gait<br /><br>analysis.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Gait parameters are measured using gait analysis. Subjective impressions are<br /><br>measured by a questionnaire.</p><br>