Improving walking balance for stroke survivors using advanced training techniques
Movement Amplification Gait Training to Enhance Walking Balance Post-Stroke
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL · NIH-10915806
This study is testing a new way to help stroke survivors improve their walking balance and speed using a special robot that gives gentle pushes while they walk on a treadmill, making it easier for them to regain their balance and walk better.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HINES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10915806 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing walking balance in individuals who have experienced a stroke by using a novel training method called Movement Amplification Environment (MAE). The approach involves a cable-driven robot that applies lateral forces during treadmill walking, helping participants develop better anticipatory balance control. By combining this method with high-intensity gait training, the research aims to improve both walking speed and balance in stroke survivors. Participants will engage in training sessions that challenge their balance and adapt their gait patterns in real-time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with chronic stroke who experience difficulties with walking balance.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of stroke or those with acute stroke conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve walking balance and overall mobility for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using robotic-assisted training methods to improve balance and mobility in stroke patients, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
HINES, UNITED STATES
- EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL — HINES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GORDON, KEITH EDWARD — EDWARD HINES JR VA HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: GORDON, KEITH EDWARD
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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