Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Gait, Balance, Fitness and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients

This study aims to determine if Aquatic Treadmill Therapy is effective for improving economy of gait, gait speed, balance, and cardiovascular fitness in people with chronic stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Hemiparesis Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemia Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Paresis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Utah, PM&R Division

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Individuals with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with hemiparesis who have chronic deficits in gait, falls and/or poor fitness

Exclusion criteria

Subjects with medical co-morbidities that may affect gait and endurance.

Treatment and study plan

Aquatic treadmill training

Device

HydroWorx aquatic therapy pool with an underwater, integrated and adjustable speed treadmill

Primary outcomes

Safety

Time frame: 16 weeks

Number of procedure related adverse events that occurred during study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Utah

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Safety and Efficacy of Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Economy of Gait, Gait Speed, Balance, Cardiovascular Fitness, and Quality of Life in Ambulatory Adult Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study

Acronym: ATT

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Sep 24, 2009
Registry last updated: Jan 15, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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