Effect of different types of ankle foot orthoses on weight-bearing and static and dynamic balance contribution of the paretic and non-paretic leg in stroke patients.

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: cerebrovascular accident; stroke; 10007963

• Registration Number: NL-OMON30575
• Lead Sponsor: Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

- single and first ever unilateral ischaemic or haemorrhagic hemiparetic stroke
- age 18 years or older
- wearing an AFO daily for at least six months of one of the three included types
- able to maintain independent unsupported stance with shoes on, with and without wearing an AFO on the affected side, for at least 90 seconds
- able to walk for 10 m with or without assisted device
- able to follow simple verbal command or instructions

Exclusion Criteria

- medication or non-stroke related disorders that could affect balance
- suffering from comprehensive aphasia
- suffering from neglect

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Main study parameters are<br /><br>1) static balance contribution of the paretic and non-paretic leg;<br /><br>2) dynamic balance contribution of the paretic and non-paretic leg;<br /><br>3) functional (balance) tests. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>not applicable </p><br>