RELIEF: Feasibility of the Re-Link Trainer for walking rehabilitation after stroke
- Conditions
- StrokeStroke - IschaemicStroke - Haemorrhagic
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12618001178235
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Auckland
- Brief Summary
This observational feasibility study achieved its aims, by evaluating whether it is feasible to use the ReLink gait trainer in sub-acute stroke rehabilitation for walking. We found that patients and therapists chose to use the trainer for around 25% of walking therapy sessions, and that around 12% of people admitted for inpatient stroke rehabilitation are likely to consent to participation in a trial of the trainer. We also observed no adverse effects of using the trainer. This is essential information for planning a potential future randomised controlled trial of the trainer. The qualitative feedback about the trainer was generally positive, and has also identified some simple ways that it could be improved.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 12
i.First time ischaemic stroke or intracerebral haemorrhage within the previous 4 weeks resulting in hemiplegia
ii.At least 18 years old
iii.May have had thrombolysis or thrombectomy
iv.Gait impairment (FAC score < 4)
v.Must be able to stand with assistance of no more than two people
vi.Undergoing gait rehabilitation
i.Unable to follow a one-step command, precluding instruction on how to use the Re-Link Trainer
ii.Cognitive or communication impairment that would preclude informed consent and completion of written or verbal questionnaire
iii.Previous stroke
iv.Cerebellar stroke
v.Pre-stroke FAC score < 4 (not independent).
vi.Requires hoist transfers
vii.Palliative care
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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