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Step Length Asymmetry Training for Stroke Recovery

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Recruiting

Led By Kendra Cherry-Allen, PhD, PT, DPT

Research Sponsored by Western University of Health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Gait speed greater than or equal to 0.2m/s

Normal or corrected-to-normal vision

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up in-clinic baseline (day 1), in-home baseline (day 1), during training (day 2), same day transfer assessment (day 2), 1-day transfer assessment (day 3), 3-day transfer assessment (day 5), 1-week transfer assessment (day 9)

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Study Summary

This trial will use new tech to measure walking quality in home settings for people post-stroke, to compare to ideal clinical settings & measure deterioration in home.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and now walk with an uneven step pattern. They must be able to walk without help, although using a walking aid is fine, and they should have a minimum walking speed. People with pregnancy, dementia, severe cognitive issues, epilepsy, painful conditions affecting their walk or those in other studies can't join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests how well people recovering from strokes walk at home compared to in the clinic using new video technology that tracks movement. It aims to see if improvements seen in clinics hold up when patients are in their usual environment.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive tracking of walking patterns rather than medication or surgery, there are no direct side effects related to treatments typically associated with clinical trials.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can walk faster than 0.2 meters per second.

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My vision is normal or corrected to normal.

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I walk with one side weaker, causing a noticeable difference in step length.

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I can walk on my own, but I may use a device like a cane or walker.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ measured once, during the first session which takes place on a single day.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~measured once, during the first session which takes place on a single day.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measured once, during the first session which takes place on a single day. 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 self selected gait speed

Change in step length symmetry

Change in step time symmetry

Other outcome measures

Berg Balance Scale

Depression

Home environment

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Individuals with StrokeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

In this single group, proof-of-principle design, all eligible participants will be assigned to a single group. These are individuals with stroke who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria. They will each undergo the same assessments and participate in a single walking training session.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Western University of Health SciencesLead Sponsor

23 Previous Clinical Trials

1,438 Total Patients Enrolled

Kendra Cherry-Allen, PhD, PT, DPTPrincipal InvestigatorWestern University of Health Sciences

Media Library

Step length asymmetry training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05454007 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are elderly participants eligible for this experiment?

"This clinical trial requires individuals aged 21 to 90 to be eligible for enrollment. Additionally, there are 33 trials available that cater specifically to those under 18 and 997 aimed at the elderly over 65 years old."

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How many individuals are enrolling in this clinical research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The information presented on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this experiment, first posted in August 2022, is presently recruiting participants. 25 patients are needed from a single facility."

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Are there vacancies available in this experiment for participants?

"Affirmative, the details hosted on clinicaltrials.gov confirm that this medical trial is actively seeking participants. It was initially posted on August 25th 2022 and recently updated on February 27th 2023; it aims to include 25 people in total from one centre."

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Who meets the criteria for inclusion in this clinical research?

"This clinical trial is open to 25 adults between 21 and 90 years old that have had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Additionally, they must possess hemiparetic gait pattern with step length difference of 4cm or more; be able to walk without physical assistance from another individual (assistive devices are allowed); attain minimal walking speed of 0.2m/s; and display normal or corrected-to-normal visual acuity."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Tracking Post-stroke Walking Improvements From the Clinic Into the Home

Kendra Cherry-Allen 2022. "Tracking Post-stroke Walking Improvements From the Clinic Into the Home". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05454007.