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Reactive Balance Training for Stroke
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Led By Avril Mansfield, PhD
Research Sponsored by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Able to stand independently without upper-limb support for >30 seconds.
Able to tolerate at least 10 postural perturbations while wearing a safety harness.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months post-intervention
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Study Summary
This trial will test the effects of reactive balance training (RBT) on aerobic capacity and strength in people with chronic stroke.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for community-dwelling adults who had a stroke more than 6 months ago, can stand without support for over 30 seconds, and handle multiple balance disturbances with a safety harness. It's not for those meeting current exercise guidelines, with lower limb amputations, severe cognitive issues, ongoing physiotherapy including aerobic or strength training, contraindications to exercise testing like unstable angina or significant arrhythmias, recent injuries that could worsen with exercise, previous perturbation training within the year, too tall/heavy for the harness system (>2.1m/150kg), other neurological conditions affecting balance like Parkinson's disease.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares 'Reactive Balance Training' (RBT) which may improve both aerobic capacity and strength due to its whole-body movements against traditional Aerobic and Strength Training (AST). The goal is to see if RBT can match AST in improving fitness components while also enhancing balance control and confidence better than AST among people who have had a stroke.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here as it’s an exercise-based intervention rather than medication-related one; participants might experience general fatigue or muscle soreness post-exercise. There could be risks of falls during exercises despite safety measures.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I can stand on my own for more than 30 seconds without using my arms for support.
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I can handle sudden movements while secured in a safety harness.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 4 months, 8 months, and 12 months post-intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 months, 8 months, and 12 months post-intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Aerobic capacity
Lower extremity strength
Secondary outcome measures
Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale
Berg balance scale
Falls in daily life
+4 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Reactive balance trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Aerobic and strength trainingActive Control1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteLead Sponsor
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I don't have conditions that make exercise testing unsafe for me.I am taller than 2.1 meters and/or weigh more than 150 kilograms.I am currently in a physiotherapy program that includes exercises for my legs.I can stand on my own for more than 30 seconds without using my arms for support.I have had an amputation of a part of my lower limb.I have severe osteoporosis with a history of fractures.I do not have severe high blood pressure or uncontrolled diabetes.I have a condition like Parkinson's that affects my balance.You have been doing a lot of exercise, at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous or at least 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity every week for the past month.I can handle sudden movements while secured in a safety harness.I had a stroke more than 6 months ago and live at home.You have difficulty understanding instructions due to problems with thinking, speaking, or communication.I have a health condition or injury that could worsen with exercise.I underwent perturbation training at Toronto Rehab less than a year ago.I have not had any major illness, injury, or surgery in the last 6 months.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Aerobic and strength training
- Group 2: Reactive balance training
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are participants being enrolled into this experiment currently?
"Per information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is still in search of participants with its inception dating back to September 1st 2019 and last updated April 25th 2022."
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What is the aggregate population enrolled in this investigation?
"Yes, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this research endeavour is currently seeking participants. The trial was initially uploaded on September 1st 2019 and has since been updated as recently as April 25th 2022. 70 individuals need to be found from a single medical site."
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