Evaluation of the Effect of an Ankle Foot Orthoses for Ambulatory Function

Completed

Conditions studied: Hemiplegia, Spastic

In brief

The main purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effect of a lower leg brace on walking efficiency and community walking in people who have weakness in one side of the body caused after a stroke. The evaluation will consist of several tests that will evaluate movement, tightness, balance and sensation in affected leg.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01336517

Run by

Kessler Foundation

People needed

20

Starts

2007-08-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-04-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Between the ages of 18 and 75
• Have sustained a stroke at least 6 months prior to study enrollment
• Use a prescribed custom brace while walking
• Have no history of injury, orthopedic or other medical problem in the normal leg
• Be able to walk independently or with close supervision for 25 feet without a brace or cane
• Wear shoes sizes 5 1/2 - 11 US womens or size 6-13 US mens

You may not qualify if…

• Orthopedic problems or history that will interfere with walking or limit the range of motion of legs
• Neurological illness, history, or conditions that my interfere with walking except for stroke
• Psychiatric conditions or history that would interfere with the ability to walk or follow directions
• Serious lung or heart condition that could severely limit the ability to walk

Where it is running

• Kessler Foundation Research Center — West Orange, New Jersey, United States

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