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The effects of Ai-Chi intervention on balance and gait performance in individuals with chronic stroke

Completed
Conditions
Stroke - Haemorrhagic
Stroke
Stroke - Ischaemic
Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation
Registration Number
ACTRN12616000769482
Lead Sponsor
ational Yang-Ming University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

1. age 20 y/0 to 80 y/o
2. at least 6 months after the onset of first stroke
3. ability to walk independently with or without walking aids for at lease 15 m
4. MMSE > 24
5. no previous cardiovascular disease or other neurological disorder

Exclusion Criteria

1. history of regular aquatic therapy
2. history of cardiovascular disease
3. pregnancy
4. incontinence
5. open wounds
6. intubation
7. unwillingness to immerse in water

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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