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Augmented visual feedback with gait training in sub-acute stroke

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Stroke
Circulatory System
Registration Number
ISRCTN79005974
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Strathclyde (UK)
Brief Summary

1. 2012 protocol in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22967674 2. 2013 Results in: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.04.071

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients in early supported discharge (ESD) service with clinical diagnosis of stroke
2. In sub-acute stage of stroke (up to three months from time of onset)
3. Aged more than or equal to 18 years
4. Exhibit an abnormal gait pattern
5. Able to walk with/without assistance Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC) score 1 or more
6. Medically stable and hence suitable for physical mobility rehabilitation
7. Able to understand and follow simple instructions
8. Able to give informed consent when assisted to do so with suitable communication aids if required

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe visual or cognitive problems precluding participation study
2. Pre-existing lower limb deficits or any other medical comorbidities which interfere significantly with gait
3. Involved in any other research trials

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Walking speed (time taken to complete 5m walk test)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Functional ambulation classification<br>2. Timed up and go<br>3. Rivermead visual gait assessment<br>4. Temporal and spatial parameters associated with walking<br>5. Stroke impact scale-16<br>6. Adherence (attendance and drop-out rate)<br>7. Safety (number and nature of adverse events)
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