Gait training program for stroke survivors who can't walk
To Develop a Walking Exercise Program for Non-ambulatory Stroke Survivors
NA · University of Kansas Medical Center · NCT06247553
This study is testing a new walking program on a treadmill for stroke survivors who can't walk to see if it helps them get healthier compared to doing leg cycling exercises while sitting.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kansas Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Kansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06247553 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel gait training program for non-ambulatory chronic stroke survivors. Participants will engage in treadmill walking with partial body-weight support, while a control group will perform sitting leg cycling exercises. The study will measure improvements in cardiovascular health indicators such as resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and A1c levels over an 8-week period. The goal is to determine if gait training offers superior benefits compared to traditional cycling exercises.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 who were independent walkers before their stroke and are currently unable to walk independently due to chronic stroke effects.
Not a fit: Patients with severe musculoskeletal disorders, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or those currently engaged in similar walking training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance cardiovascular health and overall quality of life for non-ambulatory stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes for gait training in stroke rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * must be 18 to 80 years old * male or female * independent ambulation before stroke * able to understand and follow verbal commands in English * have physicians' approval for exercise * be in a stable medical condition * must be after the first stroke * unable to walk independently * in the chronic stage (at least 6 months after stroke onset) Exclusion Criteria: * musculoskeletal or other disorders that prevent the participant from participating in the exercise * blood pressure higher than 200/110 mm Hg * diagnosis of severe depression * functionally restricted passive movement in the major joints of lower limbs * unable to speak or understand English * unable to travel to the Research Laboratory * currently participate in other walking training using treadmill with or without a body-weight support system * body weight greater than 400 lbs
Where this trial is running
Kansas City, Kansas
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wen Liu, PhD — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Carrie Bailey, MA
- Email: cbailey8@kumc.edu
- Phone: 402-709-8841
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, Walking, Difficulty, Cardiovascular Injury, stroke, unable to walk