Comparing walking patterns for people after stroke across overground, treadmill, and supported treadmill setups
Variability in Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters of Stroke Patients Across Overground, Self Paced Treadmill, and Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Walking
NA · Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology · NCT07034105
This study will test whether walking measurements differ between overground walking, treadmill walking, and body-weight-supported treadmill walking in adults who have had a stroke.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka) |
| Trial ID | NCT07034105 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Researchers will collect spatiotemporal gait parameters such as stride length, cadence, step time, and gait variability using advanced motion analysis while participants perform overground, self-paced treadmill, and body-weight-supported treadmill walking. Each participant completes all three modalities in a counterbalanced order to minimize order effects and allow direct within-person comparisons. The protocol includes a locally developed, low-cost body weight support system (BWSS) intended to increase accessibility in resource-limited settings. Data will be analyzed for variability and test-retest reliability across modalities to guide choice of measurement and rehabilitation approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–75 who are at least one month post-stroke, able to walk with or without assistance, and able to give informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive or communication impairments, significant joint malposition or other neuromuscular disorders, unstable cardiovascular disease, or pregnant women are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians choose the most reliable walking setup and support wider use of an affordable body-weight-support system to improve rehabilitation access and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work has shown differences between overground and treadmill gait measures, but applying and validating a low-cost, locally built body-weight-support system in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be between 18 to 75 years old. * More than 1- month post stroke patient. * Participants must be able to walk with or without assistance. * Patients including both the male and female. * Participants must be able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive or communicative disorders. * Significant joint malposition. * Psychological, cognitive dysfunction, and any other neuromuscular problem. * Pregnant women will be excluded to avoid any potential risks to the mother and fetus. * Unstable cardiovascular disease like congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, coronary heart disease, previous history of heart attack or heart failure.
Where this trial is running
Dhaka
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology — Dhaka, Bangladesh (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Tarik Arafat, PhD — Department of Biomedical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka - 1205.
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Tarik Arafat, PhD
- Email: tarikarafat@bme.buet.ac.bd
- Phone: 01911764467
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: Gait Impairment in Stroke Patients, Gait Analysis, Spatiotemporal Parameters, Body Weight Support System