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NCT Number: NCT02207933

Effect of Anterioposterior Weight Shifting Training With Visual Biofeedback in Patients With Step Length Asymmetry After Stroke

To investigate the effect of anteroposterior weight shifting training with visual biofeedback on step length asymmetry. Reduced speed and asymmetry of stepping is a specific characteristic of hemiplegic gait. Asymmetry of stepping is characterized by shorter step length of the unaffected limb compared to the affected limb. Causes of this phenomenon are difficulty in weight bearing at the affected limb, weak propulsive force of the affected limb, and decreased strength of hip extensors. To correct these factors. we have developed an anteroposterior weight shifting training system with visual feedback and studied its effects.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Body Weight Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Gait Disorders, Neurologic Hemiplegic Gait Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

20 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Severance hospital

Seoul, 120-752, South Korea

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Independent standing
  • Ability to walk 10m without manual assistance
  • Asymmetric ratio of step length > 1.1
  • No severe perceptual, cognitive or cardiovascular impairments that could affect walking

Exclusion criteria

  • Quadriplegia or double hemiplegia
  • Orthopedic or neurologic conditions in addition to the stroke
  • Had more than 1 cerebrovascular accident

Treatment and study plan

AP shifting training

Procedure

AP shifting training in addition to gait training 3 times a week for 6 weeks

Gait training

Procedure

Gait training only for 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. change of step Length Asymmetric Ratio

    Time frame: baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

    paretic step length/non paretic step length

Secondary outcomes

  1. change of Step Length Asymmetric Index

    Time frame: baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

    paretic step length-non paretic step length/0.5[paretic step length +non paretic step length

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yonsei University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Aug 4, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 27, 2019

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