Comparing Backward and Forward Walking Training with Sound Feedback for Stroke Patients
Effects of Backward vs Forward Gait Training With Auditory Feedback in Patients With Stroke
This study tests whether walking backwards or forwards with sound cues can help stroke patients improve their balance and mobility.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Fedral) |
| Trial ID | NCT05904860 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of backward versus forward gait training using auditory feedback in patients who have experienced a stroke. It aims to improve gait and balance, which are often impaired after a cerebrovascular accident, leading to increased fall risk and reduced quality of life. The study will involve patients undergoing both types of gait training to assess which method is more effective in enhancing mobility and reducing complications associated with stroke. Participants will be evaluated based on their ability to maintain balance and ambulation during these training sessions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 35 to 65 who have experienced a first-time ischemic stroke and can maintain standing posture with minimal assistance.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, other neurological diagnoses, or significant visual problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve mobility and quality of life for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: While backward gait training is an emerging therapy, the effectiveness of this specific approach compared to traditional methods is still being evaluated, indicating a novel aspect of this research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Both genders First-time ischemic stroke Diagnosed Middle cerebral artery stroke patients Sub-acute stroke 3 weeks- 11 weeks Hemiplegia Age 35 years to 65 years Brunnstorm's stages 4 to 6 Able to maintain standing posture with minimum assistance with a Berg balance scale score greater than 45 Exclusion Criteria: GCS lower than 15 Any other neurological diagnosis Presence of associated cognitive impairment Lower extremity joint deformities Any prominent visual problem hindering ambulation Patients with auditory compromise and patients using hearing aids
Where this trial is running
Islamabad, Fedral
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad — Islamabad, Fedral, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Noor-ul-ain Sohail, MS-PT* — Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
- Study coordinator: Manan Haider, PhD
- Email: m_manan.drs@stmu.edu.pk
- Phone: +923334839810
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.