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Measurement Properties of Mechanical Cost of Walking for Individuals With Walking Impairment
Led by University of Cincinnati · Updated on 2026-03-27
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
45 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Walking impairment following neurologic injury can increase the energy cost of walking threefold, acting as a functional barrier to independence. The goal of this cross-sectional study is to determine the measurement properties of a novel biomechanical cost of walking measure in chronic stroke capable of pinpointing the origins of movement inefficiencies. This research aims to: 1. determine the convergent validity of biomechanical cost of walking with functional measures in relation to metabolic cost of walking, 2. determine the reliability of biomechanical cost of walking in relation to metabolic cost of walking, 3. determine the responsiveness of biomechanical cost of walking in relation to metabolic cost of walking. Individuals with walking impairment from stroke will complete three 5-minute comfortable speed treadmill walking trials. The 3rd walking trial will be against resistance to increase cost of walking. This single session study will compare the metric properties of biomechanical cost of walking in relation to metabolic cost of walking.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Measurement Properties of Mechanical Cost of Walking for Individuals With Walking Impairment
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 30 to 80 years at the time of consent
- Hemiparesis from ischemic and/or hemorrhagic strokes
- Most recent stroke at least 3 months before consent
- Walking speed less than 1.0 m/s on the 10-meter walk test
- Able to walk 10 meters over ground with assistive devices as needed
- Able to walk at least 5 minutes continuously on the treadmill at 0.1 mile per hour or more
- No contraindications to exercise per ACSM guidelines
- Able to communicate, follow a 2-step command, and answer consent questions correctly
You will not qualify if you...
- Hospitalization for cardiac or pulmonary disease within past 3 months
- Implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
- Severe lower limb hypertonia (Ashworth greater than 2)
- Foot drop or lower limb joint instability without adequate stabilizing device
- Clinically significant neurologic disorder other than stroke
- Other significant medical condition likely to jeopardize safety (e.g., joint contracture, gait limited by pain)
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Cincinnati - Digital Futures
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45206
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Research Team
C
Christina Garrity, DPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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