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Treadmill Training Approaches for Post-Stroke Walking Impairment (BLT2b Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Cincinnati

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Walking speed less than or equal to 0.4 meters/second

Able to walk independently (cane and hemi-walker acceptable)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre-baseline (day of randomization) to one day post-training

Awards & highlights

BLT2b Trial Summary

This trial will explore how two different treadmill training approaches influence walking speed, symmetry, and balance in people with chronic severe stroke-related walking impairment.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-80 who have had a stroke and are now dealing with severe walking difficulties. They should be able to walk at least a little bit, even if it's very slow and they need some support like a cane. People with unstable heart conditions, language barriers preventing understanding of instructions, extreme muscle stiffness in the legs, untreated depression or other health issues affecting walking aren't eligible.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing two types of treadmill exercises to see which one helps improve walking speed, balance, and symmetry after having a severe stroke. Participants will either walk forward or backward on treadmills as part of their rehabilitation to find out which method might work best for recovery.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects from participating in this type of physical therapy could include muscle soreness, fatigue, joint pain or discomfort due to exercise.

BLT2b Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My walking speed is slower than 0.4 meters per second.

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I can walk on my own, but I may use a cane or hemi-walker.

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.

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I can walk more than 10 meters with a safety harness.

BLT2b Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, one day post-training, one month post training, 3- months post training

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, one day post-training, one month post training, 3- months post training

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, one day post-training, one month post training, 3- months post training for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in 10-Meter Walk (fast)

Secondary outcome measures

10-Meter Walk (Comfortable)

10-Meter Walk Test (Fast- Retention)

Other outcome measures

Dynamic Balance: Instrumented Timed Up & Go (i-TUG)- 3 Meter

Dynamic Balance: Instrumented Timed Up & Go (i-TUG)- 7 Meter

Static Balance: Sway Index (SI)

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BLT2b Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Backward Locomotion Treadmill Training (BLTT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants train on a reverse treadmill (no bodyweight support), three times per week x 4 weeks.

Group II: Forward Locomotion Treadmill Training (FLTT)Placebo Group1 Intervention

Participants train on a treadmill (no bodyweight support), three times per week x 4 weeks.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Backward Locomotion Treadmill Training (BLTT)

2020

N/A

~50

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CincinnatiLead Sponsor

428 Previous Clinical Trials

634,366 Total Patients Enrolled

31 Trials studying Stroke

16,204 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Media Library

Backward Locomotion Treadmill Training (BLTT) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04721860 — N/A

Stroke Research Study Groups: Forward Locomotion Treadmill Training (FLTT), Backward Locomotion Treadmill Training (BLTT)

Stroke Clinical Trial 2023: Backward Locomotion Treadmill Training (BLTT) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04721860 — N/A

Backward Locomotion Treadmill Training (BLTT) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04721860 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are registering for this investigation?

"Absolutely. Per the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is still recruiting participants, having first been posted on October 15th 2020 and last edited September 27th 2021. 1 site needs to fill 20 positions for the trial."

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Is this research venture currently open to recruitment?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research survey is actively seeking participants; the initial posting was October 15th 2020 and the latest revisions were made on September 27th 2021."

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What is the age restriction for joining this clinical trial?

"The age bracket for this study is 18-80, but if a patient falls outside of this range there are 45 trials that cater to minors and 1062 studies that focus on elderly patients."

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Who is eligible to enroll in this investigation?

"In order to be considered for this unique trial, applicants must have had a stroke and fall between 18-80 years old. Subsequently, 20 people will be admitted into the study."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Optimizing Training in Severe Post-Stroke Walking Impairment

Oluwole Awosika 2020. "Optimizing Training in Severe Post-Stroke Walking Impairment". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04721860.

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