Robot-assisted gait training for people with chronic stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of robot-assisted gait training on quadriceps muscle thickness, balance, and gait parameters in individuals who have experienced a chronic stroke. The approach includes both conventional and robotic gait training to improve walking abilities and functional independence in daily life. The study aims to provide valuable insights into how robotic assistance can enhance rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients, contributing to the existing literature in this field.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* a history of cerebrovascular accident at least 6 months ago;
* a score of at least 20 on the mini mental test;
* no botulinum toxin treatment for the last 3 months;
* a score of 2 or above on the Functional Ambulation Scale;
* a score of 3 or above on the Brunnstrom motor staging scale in terms of lower extremity recovery level

Exclusion Criteria:

* presence of concomitant neurologic, orthopedic, cardiovascular disease and acute comorbidities
* severe spasticity of lower extremity muscles, more than 2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale

Where it's running

• Güzin Kaya Aytutuldu
  Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Güzin Kaya Aytutuldu
• Email: guzinkaya14@gmail.com
• Phone: 05366265884

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.