Actively Recruiting
Ankle Robotics After Stroke
Led by NextStep Robotics Inc. · Updated on 2023-01-26
140
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
236 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The randomized study (in Phase II of the U44) compares the efficacy and durability of 9 weeks (18 sessions) of robot-assisted physical therapy (PTR) versus physical therapy (PT) alone on foot drop as assessed by gait biomechanics (ankle angle at initial contact, peak swing ankle angle, number of heel-first strikes - % total steps, gait velocity) and blinded clinician assessment (dorsiflexion active range of motion, ankle muscle strength, assistive device needs).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ankle Robotics After Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- In subacute phase of stroke recovery (more than 6 weeks to less than 6 months post-stroke) with foot drop and partial paralysis of lower limb
- Or in chronic phase of stroke recovery (more than 6 months post-stroke) with foot drop and partial paralysis of lower limb
- Clinical signs of hemiparetic gait observed by clinician
You will not qualify if you...
- Unstable angina or recent myocardial infarction (less than 3 months)
- Congestive heart failure (NYHA category II)
- Significant heart valve problems
- Hypertension over 160/100 on two separate assessments that contraindicates physical therapy
- Recent hospitalization (less than 3 months) for severe medical illness
- Symptomatic peripheral arterial occlusive disease
- Orthopedic or chronic pain conditions significantly affecting walking
- Pulmonary or kidney failure
- Active cancer
- Neuromuscular disorders unrelated to stroke that affect walking
- Aphasia or cognitive impairments preventing following two-step commands or safe participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21207
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Josh Rudnicki
CONTACT
R
Richard Macko, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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