Measuring walking improvements after stroke at home
Tracking Post-stroke Walking Improvements From the Clinic Into the Home
NA · Western University of Health Sciences · NCT05454007
This study is testing a new video technology to see if it can help stroke survivors improve their walking at home and how long those improvements last.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Western University of Health Sciences (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lebanon, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT05454007 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to utilize innovative video-based movement tracking technology to assess gait quality in stroke survivors within their home environment. By comparing walking patterns observed in clinical settings to those in real-world scenarios, the researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation practices. Participants will undergo video recordings of their walking in both environments, and pose estimation algorithms will be employed to analyze key gait features such as step length asymmetry and gait speed. The study will also investigate the durability of improvements gained from a specific locomotor adaptation training session.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have experienced a stroke more than six months prior and exhibit a hemiparetic gait pattern with significant step length differences.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological conditions other than stroke, or those with cognitive impairments that limit their ability to provide informed consent, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies that enhance walking performance for stroke survivors in their everyday lives.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of video-based tracking technology in rehabilitation is emerging, this specific approach of contrasting clinical and home gait performance is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * stroke \>6 months prior * hemiparetic gait pattern with step length difference of 4cm or greater * able to ambulate whiteout physical assistance from another person (use of an assistive device are acceptable), gait speed \>/= 0.2m/s * normal or corrected-to-normal vision Exclusion Criteria: * neurological condition other than stroke * aphasia limiting comprehension of task instructions pregnancy * uncontrolled hypertension (\> 150/90 mmHg at rest) * dementia, cognitive impairments, or psychiatric disorders limiting the ability to provide informed consent * epilepsy * orthopedic or pain conditions limiting walking * concurrent engagement in physical therapy or other research study.
Where this trial is running
Lebanon, Oregon
- Western University of Health Sciences — Lebanon, Oregon, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kendra Cherry-Allen, PhD, PT, DPT — Western University of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kendra M Cherry-Allen, PhD, PT,DPT
- Email: kcherryallen@westernu.edu
- Phone: 541-259-0473
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, gait, step length asymmetry, walking