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AFO Prescription to Optimize Post-Stroke Function
Led by University of Texas at Austin · Updated on 2025-08-21
120
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
116 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Texas at Austin
Lead Sponsor
M
Medical University of South Carolina
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The overall goal of this study is to attain the highest possible health-related quality of life for individuals with lower-limb impairment through a clinical trial examining three different modern carbon fiber ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) treatment options targeting the rehabilitation of individuals post-stroke. To achieve this goal, the investigators will: 1. Identify the factors that significantly contribute to an individual's highest potential quality of life when considering each of the three available AFO design options, and 2. Develop prediction models of clinical performance using biomechanical function linked to the three AFO designs. Participants will be asked to: * Wear each of the three modern AFO designs for one month, after receiving therapy training and * Complete questionnaires and performance tests with each AFO. In addition, the subset of individuals participating in goal 2) will also be asked to: * Perform biomechanical analyses using high-speed cameras and force plates during different walking and balance tests with each AFO design.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
AFO Prescription to Optimize Post-Stroke Function
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be at least three months post-stroke
- Be older than 18 years
- Have been prescribed a semi-rigid or custom-made articulating ankle-foot orthosis
- Wear the prescribed ankle-foot orthosis for all main mobility activities outside the home
- Be able to walk at least 20 meters without manual help
- Walk at least 10 meters per minute during a 6-meter self-selected walking test
You will not qualify if you...
- Have a condition significantly limiting walking, such as severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart failure, or neurological disorders other than post-stroke
- Have cognitive problems that prevent giving consent for participation
- Have an ankle plantar flexion contracture of 15 degrees or more with full knee extension
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
1
Rancho Research Institute
Downey, California, United States, 90242
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2
Brooks Rehabilitation
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32216
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3
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425
Actively Recruiting
4
Hanger Clinic
Houston, Texas, United States, 77025
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Richard R Neptune, PhD
CONTACT
S
Shelby L Walford, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
6
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