Cycle and Stroke With Biofeedback for Power Symmetry

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

To determine changes in power symmetry, gait symmetry, and functional outcomes for participants' poststroke (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) after participating in an intervention using a recumbent cycle with power biofeedback (BFB). To determine how this intervention can impact gait asymmetry, a common disorder poststroke secondary to hemiparesis. Gait asymmetry is a difficult impairment to treat because it is difficult for both therapists and patients to perceive. Training with BFB allows for quantitative data about the power production or lack of that directly impacts safety in walking, increased energy expenditure, and decreased gait speed.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06857916

Run by

University of Utah

People needed

20

Starts

2021-04-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• they have a confirmed MCA or ACA ischemic or intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke, confirmed by CT/MRI or clinical documentation
• AND demonstrating lower extremity hemiparesis [< 100 on lower limb Motricity Index24]
• 18 to 70 years of age
• a Functional Ambulation Category of 2 (Dependent Level II) through 5 (Independent Level surfaces only)
• medical clearance to participate

You may not qualify if…

• contractures that limit lower limb range of motion
• cardiovascular, respiratory or metabolic instability, including unstable angina or hypertension above 200/110 at rest
• uncontrolled diabetes
• severe respiratory disorders that limit exercise
• inability to ambulate > 150 feet prior to stroke
• prior history of peripheral or central nervous system injury
• moderate to severe hemispatial neglect according to the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment
• major cognitive impairment preventing the capability to understand training instructions; identified by inability to follow 3-step command
• severe aphasia preventing communication with the therapist.

Where it is running

• University Health, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (enrolling)

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