Status:

RECRUITING

High vs Low-frequency of High-intensity Training in Chronic Stroke

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the potential role of training frequency on locomotor outcomes following high-intensity gait training and provision of a home walking program.

Detailed Description

This study will utilize a 2 arm randomized trial to investigate potential differences in locomotor and community outcomes following 18 visits of high-intensity gait training provided over 6 weeks (hig...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Unilateral deficits following stroke \> 6 months prior; however individuals \> 4 months post-stroke are eligible for consenting, but final eligibility and potential enrollment will not occur until \> 6 months
  • Age 18-85
  • Weight \< 350 pounds
  • Able to follow 3-step commands
  • Able to ambulate with self-selected gait speeds between 0.10-1.0 m/s without physical assistance, but with below knee bracing and/or assistive device as needed
  • Lower extremity Fugl-Meyer \< 34
  • Medical clearance to participate

Exclusion

  • Evidence of cerebellar ataxia
  • Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary or metabolic disease that limits exercise participation, active heterotopic ossification, recurrent history of lower extremity fractures, previous orthopedic or other peripheral or central neurologic injury that may impair locomotor activities such that, in the judgement of the PI, could compromise the safety of the participant, limit the ability to complete the study, or compromise the objectives of the study.
  • Currently participating in other physical therapy
  • \>50 units of Botox in the lower extremity OR in the lower extremity, but above the knee if the participant wears an ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO) within the past three months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 16 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06612723

Start Date

September 16 2024

End Date

October 1 2026

Last Update

December 17 2024

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Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46254