Resisted Walking for Stroke
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Walking impairment following neurologic injury can increase the energy cost of walking threefold, acting as a functional barrier to independence. The goal of this cross-sectional study is to determine the measurement properties of a novel biomechanical cost of walking measure in chronic stroke capable of pinpointing the origins of movement inefficiencies. This research aims to:
1. determine the convergent validity of biomechanical cost of walking with functional measures in relation to metabolic cost of walking,
2. determine the reliability of biomechanical cost of walking in relation to metabolic cost of walking,
3. determine the responsiveness of biomechanical cost of walking in relation to metabolic cost of walking.
Individuals with walking impairment from stroke will complete three 5-minute comfortable speed treadmill walking trials. The 3rd walking trial will be against resistance to increase cost of walking. This single session study will compare the metric properties of biomechanical cost of walking in relation to metabolic cost of walking.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Christina Garrity, DPT
Principal Investigator
University of Cincinnati
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Single Session Walking Trials
Participants complete three 5-minute treadmill walking trials, with the third trial against resistance to increase cost of walking
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the walking trials
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Resisted walking
How Is the Trial Designed?
1
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Cincinnati
Lead Sponsor
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