Innovative Gait Biofeedback Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Stroke, Cardiovascular, Gait, Hemiplegic
In brief
The long-term study goal is to develop a more engaging, motivating gait biofeedback methodologies specifically designed for post-stroke gait training. The current project aims to address fundamental questions regarding the optimal methodology to deliver AGRF biofeedback during gait, and the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of AGRF progression protocols for improved gait patterns and gait function. The study objectives are to (1) evaluate the immediate effects of biofeedback training methodology on gait biomechanics; and (2) evaluate the feasibility and short-term effects on gait performance of a real-time biofeedback protocol incorporating progression criteria (similar to those employed during clinical rehabilitative training).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03466372
- Run by
- Emory University
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2018-03-22
- Expected to finish
- 2018-10-03
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-05-14
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Stroke participants:
- age 30-90 years (stroke) or 18-50 years (able-bodied controls)
- chronic stroke (>6 months post stroke)
- ambulatory with or without the use of a cane or walker
- able to walk for 2 minutes at the self-selected speed without an orthoses
- resting heart rate 40-100 beats per minute
- Able-bodied participants:
- age 18 to 50 years
- no history of neurologic disease
- no history of orthopedic disease or injury affecting the lower extremity.
You may not qualify if…
- Stroke participants:
- Cerebellar signs (ataxic ("drunken") gait or decreased coordination during rapid alternating hand or foot movements
- History of lower extremity joint replacement
- Inability to communicate with investigators
- Neglect/hemianopia, or unexplained dizziness in last 6 months
- Neurologic conditions other than stroke
- Orthopedic problems in the lower limbs or spine (or other medical conditions) that limit walking or cause pain during walking.
- Able-bodied controls
- History of neurologic disease
- History of orthopedic disease or injury to the lower extremity in the past 6 months
- Pain or discomfort during walking
- Cardiovascular or medical condition affecting ability to exercise or walk.
Where it is running
- Emory Univeristy — Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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