Clinical study on the evaluation and training of ankle and gait function using an powered ankle-foot-orthosis
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Diseases of the circulatory system
- Registration Number
- KCT0006061
- Lead Sponsor
- ational Rehabilitation Center
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
(1) Chronic stroke
(2) Age between 20 and 60
(3) Those with a functional ambulation categories of 3 or more
(4) Those with ankle dysfunction such as foot drop during walking
(5) Mini-Mental Status Examination = 24
Exclusion Criteria
(1) Those with contractures or pain in the lower extremities that may affect training
(2) Those who have a history of musculoskeletal system in the ankle (fracture, amputation, sprain, etc.)
(3) Those who participated in other exercise programs that may affect ankle function within 6 months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational Study
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method gait kinematics;Muscle activity during walking
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Metabolic cost;Brain activity during walking;Balance functions(Berg balance scale, timed up and go);Ankle functions(Ankle Range of motion, Manual muscle test, Plantar cutaneous sensation, Ankle Proprioception, Ankle stiffness, Ankle anthropometry);Satisfaction survey (Stroke Impact Scale, Back Depression Inventory)