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Treadmill Oscillation Walking to Improve Weight Transfer During Gait Following Stroke
Led by University of Texas at Austin · Updated on 2024-07-30
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
137 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Texas at Austin
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to determine the immediate and short-term effects of treadmill oscillation walking (TOW) exercise on hip and knee neuromechanics and gait characteristics in individuals post-stroke. It was hypothesized that compared to baseline, individuals poststroke (N=15) will show increased hip abductor and knee extensor muscle activity and torque production, and increased limb loading and walking speeds during TOW and following a 6-week TOW intervention, reflecting that TOW can enhance gait function through improved hip and knee neuromechanical activation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Treadmill Oscillation Walking to Improve Weight Transfer During Gait Following Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Hemiparesis due to a stroke more than 6 months ago
- Single cortical or subcortical stroke
- Able to walk 10 meters with or without walking aid
- Able to stand unsupported for 5 minutes
- Sufficient cognitive function to follow instructions and communicate
- Reduced loading on the weaker leg by more than 6% compared to the other leg during walking
You will not qualify if you...
- Medical conditions preventing regular exercise such as acute cardiac or respiratory issues
- Other neurological conditions or peripheral neuropathies affecting walking
- Bilateral stroke or previous stroke in the opposite brain hemisphere
- History of multiple strokes
- Cerebellar stroke
- Lower limb joint replacement
- Bone or joint problems limiting ability to walk
- Resting heart rate below 40 or above 100 beats per minute
- Resting blood pressure outside 90/60 to 170/90 mm Hg
- Neglect or hemianopia
- Unexplained dizziness in the past 6 months
- Chest pain or shortness of breath without exertion
- Pregnancy by self-report
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bellmont Hall
Austin, Texas, United States, 78712
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Research Team
H
Hao-Yuan Hsiao, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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