The effect of a 5-week perturbation-based training on dynamic postural control in people after stroke

Completed

Conditions: Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
Stroke
10007963

Registration Number: NL-OMON37268

Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
- Having sustained a stroke more than 6 months ago and having completed post-acute rehabilitation
- Having the capacity to stand and walk *independently* as defined by a Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC) scores 4 or 5
- Aged 18 till 75 years

Exclusion Criteria

- Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance
- Conditions in which physical exercise is contra-indicated
- Use of psychotropic drugs or other medication negatively affecting balance
- Severe cognitive problems (mini mental state examination (MMSE) <24)
- Persistent visuo-spatial neglect (based on the Behavioural Inattention Test / BIT)
- Behavioural problems interfering with compliance to the study protocol

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational non invasive

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Because this study is designed to provide proof of principle, the primary<br /><br>outcome measure is related to the efficacy of the stepping responses. Centre of<br /><br>mass (CoM) displacement and step length during perturbations on the Radboud<br /><br>Falls Simulator will be compared between the intervention group and the usual<br /><br>care group. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secundary outcomes will be foot postioning, leg angle and force during stepping<br /><br>reactions after balance perturbations on the Radboud Falls Simulator. In<br /><br>addition we will compare the intervention and the usual-care group on the<br /><br>following functional tests: Berg Balance Scale, Trunk Impairment Scale, Timed<br /><br>Up&Go, Ten Meter Walking Test en Activity-Balance Confidence Scale. </p><br>