Biofeedback Gait Training on Gait Quality in Stroke
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Interventions
- Other: Gait training without biofeedbackOther: Gait training with biofeedback
- Registration Number
- NCT06490276
- Lead Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Brief Summary
Post-stroke gait dysfunction is characterized by reduced gait velocity and stride length, along with gait asymmetry and instability. Gait asymmetry and instability are considered as indicators for gait quality, which affect independence and quality of life in individual with stroke. Previous studies have suggested that gait biofeedback is a promising strategy for enhancing the efficacy of post-stroke gait training. However, there is insufficient evidence on the effects of kinematic biofeedback gait training on gait asymmetry and instability in individuals with stroke. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of real-time kinematic gait biofeedback training on gait quality in individuals with stroke.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
- First stroke
- Stroke onset time ≥ 6 months
- Functional Ambulation Category ≥3
- Passive range of motion of affected hip extension is at least 10 degrees
- Mini-Mental State Measurement score ≥ 24 points
- Modified Ashworth Scale of affected ankle plantar flexors ≥ 2
- Muscle strength of affected ankle plantar flexors via Manual Muscle Testing ≤ 1
- Uncorrected auditory impairment
- Severe cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension
- Other orthopedic diseases that may affect walking ability
- Other neurological disease except stroke
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Gait training without biofeedback group Gait training without biofeedback The intervention is a 60-minute session and 3 sessions/week, totaling 4 weeks. Gait training with biofeedback group Gait training with biofeedback The intervention is a 60-minute session and 3 sessions/week, totaling 4 weeks.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gait variability Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using GAITRite system to measure the coefficient of variation of saptiotemporal parameters
Gait symmetry Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using GAITRite system to measure the symmetry of saptiotemporal parameters
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Propulsive force Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using Force plate to measure the ground reaction force
Stroke Impact Scale Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using Stroke Impact Scale to evaluate disability and quality of life after stroke
Gait performance Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using the GAITRite system to evaluate saptiotemporal parameters
Berg Balance Scale Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using Berg Balance Scale to evaluate balance ability
Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale to evaluate individual's balance confidence in performing daily activities
Taiwan Chinese version Falls Efficacy Scale Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using Taiwan Chinese version Falls Efficacy Scale to evaluate concerns about falling
Frenchay Activities Index Change from baseline at 4 weeks after training and 4 weeks follow-up Using Frenchay Activities Index to measure individual's capacity to perform instrumental activities of daily living
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
🇨🇳Taipei, Taiwan