Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of an Intervention Program Targeted at Improving Balance and Functional Skills After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Umeå University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Vardalinstitutet The Swedish Institute for Health Sciences
Erik & AnnMarie Detlofs Foundation
Conditions:
Cerebrovascular Accident
Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a 5-week intervention program targeted at improving balance and functional skills for people with stroke.
Detailed Description
Many people with stroke experience a deterioration in balance and a functional decline due to hemiplegic muscle strength. This tend to restrict the persons activity in daily life and also leads to a l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 55 years of age or older
- stroke diagnosis 3-6 months prior to inclusion
- ability to walk 10 meter with or without assistive device
- ability to understand simple instructions
Exclusion
- TIA
- independent in walking outdoors
- serious visual impairment
- serious hearing impairment
- long distance to intervention station
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00377689
Start Date
September 1 2006
End Date
April 1 2008
Last Update
October 29 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Umeå University, department of Community science and rehabilitation
Umeå, Sweden, 90137