Understanding balance and walking recovery after 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 observational study aims to track the recovery of balance and walking abilities in stroke patients using an interactive assessment game. Participants will be observed over time, performing tasks that assess sitting balance, standing balance, and gait initiation. The study employs a combination of clinical scales and advanced biomechanical measurements to gather detailed insights into recovery patterns. The ultimate goal is to enhance rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual patient needs, improving overall care and quality of life for stroke survivors.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult aged ≥18 years
* Diagnosis of a supratentorial ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke
* Within the first eight weeks after stroke onset at the time of inclusion
* Able to understand and perform the study procedures that are feasible at a given assessment time point, based on the advice of the treating therapist(s) and/or physician(s)
* Written informed consent provided by the participant or, where applicable, by a legally authorised representative

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurological or orthopaedic comorbidities unrelated to stroke that significantly impair motor function
* Severe medical conditions that could compromise safety during the assessments
* Major deficits in communication, memory or understanding that prevent participation in the study procedures
* Insufficient comprehension of Dutch, French, German or English

Where it's running

• Inkendaal rehabilitation hospital
  Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Brussels Capital, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Eva Swinnen
• Email: eva.swinnen@vub.be
• Phone: +32 (0)2 477 44 20

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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.