Analyzing how proprioception affects gait and balance in stroke patients
Assessment of the Relationship Between the Deficit of Proprioception, Reaction Time and the Parameters of Gait and Balance in Stroke Patients
University of Rzeszow · NCT06187974
This study is trying to see how problems with body awareness affect walking and balance in stroke survivors compared to healthy people.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Rzeszow (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rzeszów, Podkarpackie) |
| Trial ID | NCT06187974 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between proprioception deficits, reaction time, and various gait and balance parameters in stroke patients. It will involve a one-time assessment of 50 ischemic stroke survivors and 50 healthy volunteers matched for age and gender. Participants will undergo standard clinical tests and use rehabilitation devices to evaluate their proprioception, gait, balance, and reaction time. The study seeks to identify correlations between these factors and the time since stroke, the hemisphere affected, and gender differences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include first-time stroke survivors aged 30-75 with hemiparesis who can walk without orthopedic support.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of multiple strokes, brainstem or cerebellum strokes, or those with significant coexisting neurological or orthopedic conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients by identifying key factors that influence their recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific relationships being studied may not have been extensively explored, similar observational studies have shown promising results in understanding the impact of proprioception on recovery in stroke patients.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * informed and voluntary consent of the patient, * first-time stroke, * hemiparesis, * time from stroke to 3 months, * age 30-75, * grade 3-5 in the Functional Ambulation Category, * walking without orthopedic support. Exclusion Criteria: * lack of informed and voluntary consent of the patient, * second or subsequent stroke, * stroke of the brainstem and cerebellum, * epilepsy, * disorders of higher mental functions, * coexisting neurological, rheumatological, orthopedic diseases, * use of orthopedic supplies during locomotion.
Where this trial is running
Rzeszów, Podkarpackie
- Department of Rehabilitation, Clinical Regional Hospital number 2 — Rzeszów, Podkarpackie, Poland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maciej Kochman, Dr. — Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszów
- Study coordinator: Maciej Kochman, Dr.
- Email: mkochman@ur.edu.pl
- Phone: 888500541
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Stroke