Medical University of Silesia
Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, 40-055, Poland
Completed
NCT Number: NCT01254968
Influence of Direction of Movement While Walking
The aim of the study is evaluation of cerebral blood flow (based on testing the rate of flow in middle cerebral arteries by transcranial Doppler ultrasound) during different forms of walking training - walk forwards and backwards, with closed and open eyes.
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Age range
20 year–24 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Observational
Primary location
About this study
In the third minute of training walking a significant increase in blood flow velocity was recorded, both in right and left middle cerebral arteries. It was observed in the left artery during all forms of training. In the right artery it occurred only during three forms of difficult training, and was preceded by significant decrease in blood flow in the first minute of the gait with eyes closed. The output values of the rate of blood flow in both right and left middle cerebral arteries became progressively reduced in the successive stages of gait. Pressure and pulse rates did not correlate with the variables of blood flow velocity in middle cerebral arteries.
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- healthy subjects without brain disease
Exclusion criteria
- brain disease and walking disfunctions
Treatment and study plan
Primary outcomes
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Transcranial Doppler sonography in young healthy subjects.
Time frame: 5 months
Significant changes in blood flow to the brain depending on the form of walking and its conditions were observed. Changes in the right middle cerebral artery were more diverse than in the left artery. Difficulty in walking training forms gave long-term vasodilation.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Medical University of Silesia
Other
Registry information
Official study title
Influence of Direction of Movement While Walking Upon the Blood Flow Rate Through Brain, Examined by Transcranial Doppler Sonography in Young Healthy Subjects.
Important dates
- Study start
- 2008
- Primary completion
- 2009
- Study completion
- 2009
- First posted
- Dec 7, 2010
- Registry last updated
- Dec 7, 2010
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