Improving walking recovery after stroke with the BOOST GAIT program
Impact of the BOOST GAIT Program on Gait Recovery and Functional Mobility After Stroke - a Pilot Study Impact Van Het BOOST GAIT Programma Op Het Herstel Van Het Gangbeeld En Functionele Mobiliteit Na Een Beroerte - Een Pilootstudie
PHASE1 · Hasselt University · NCT06612359
This study is testing a new exercise program called BOOST GAIT to see if it can help people recover their walking ability after having a stroke.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hasselt University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Herk-de-Stad, Limburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06612359 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the BOOST GAIT program in enhancing functional mobility for patients recovering from a first-ever unilateral stroke. Participants will engage in augmented therapeutic exercises designed to promote a normative gait pattern while undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. The study will utilize clinical scales and objective motion sensors to assess walking quality and performance in daily activities. Although the study includes only 12 participants, it seeks to gather insights for designing a larger, more definitive trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a first-ever unilateral stroke and are currently in inpatient rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive or speech impairments that hinder their ability to understand instructions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve walking ability and overall mobility for stroke patients during their rehabilitation.
How similar studies have performed: While this pilot study is a preliminary exploration, similar approaches in gait recovery have shown promise in other studies, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A first-ever unilateral stroke, infarction or bleeding * Undergoing inpatient rehabilitation in the Jessa hospital, Herk-de-Stad * Less than 3 months after stroke onset at the moment of inclusion * 18 years of older * Berg Balance Scale score 24 or higher (out of 56) at moment of inclusion * Timed Up-and-Go score 14 s or higher at moment of inclusion * Functional Ambulation Category 3 or higher at moment of inclusion * Understanding the goals and procedures of this study and giving informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Significant cognitive and/or speech impairments that markedly affect the comprehension and execution of instructions
Where this trial is running
Herk-de-Stad, Limburg
- FRAME by Jessa Ziekenhuis — Herk-de-Stad, Limburg, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Peter Feys, Professor — Hasselt University, REVAL Rehabilitation Research center
- Study coordinator: Jonas Schröder, Hasselt University, PhD
- Email: jonas.schroder@uhasselt.be
- Phone: +32 473730164
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 with Hemiparesis, Stroke, Recovery, Gait, Physical exercise, Pilot study, Hemiparesis, Walking