Improving Ambulation Post Stroke With Robotic Training

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to look at a new rehabilitation technique for individuals who have suffered a stroke and have difficulties walking. This study is designed to compare robot-assisted (Lokomat) rehabilitation therapy with standard physical therapy in order to improve walking post-stroke. This research project will be conducted as a pilot randomized controlled trial that compares the effectiveness of Lokomat versus conventional physical therapy in improving the ambulation and gait of chronic stroke patients. The project will provide important pilot data that could indicate whether or not the effectiveness of Lokomat training is superior to that of standard physical therapy and if a definitive and larger clinical trial is warranted.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00975156

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

People needed

21

Starts

2008-05-01

Expected to finish

2011-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-02-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Subjects with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by cerebral computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
• Age>18
• At least 3 months post stroke at time of enrollment into study
• Ability to walk at least 10 feet with maximum 1 person assist, but not to walk in the community independently
• Residual paresis in the lower extremity as defined by the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale lower extremity motor score 2-4
• Ability to perform Lokomat ambulation training with assistance of 1 therapist
• Ability to follow a three-step command
• Physician approval for patient participation
• Ability to give informed consent
• Completed their rehabilitation services, i.e., receiving no concurrent physical, occupational, or speech therapies

You may not qualify if…

• Serious cardiac condition
• Uncontrolled blood pressure, defined as > 200 or diastolic > 100 at rest
• Hx of serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or oxygen dependence
• Sever weight bearing pain
• Lower extremity amputation
• Claudication while walking
• Life expectancy < 1 year
• History of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE) within 6 months
• Severe orthopedic problem
• Any medical or psychiatric condition that the investigators believe would make the patient unable to participate in this study

Where it is running

• Memorial Hermann — Houston, Texas, United States

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