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A study to understand the effect of walking on different types of surfaces and performing attention demanding tasks on muscle activity of weaker leg in patients with stroke.

Influence of environmental dimensions on lower limb muscular activity in ambulatory stroke survivors.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/04/013524
Enrollment
20
Registered
2018-04-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Stroke

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Society of Indian Physiotherapists
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Stroke patients with hemiparesis. First onset of stroke. MMSE score greater than or equal to 24. Patients who are able to walk without walking aids.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of any other co morbidity other than stroke. Local infections, open wounds on the leg and foot region affecting the electrode placement. Subjects who are using any splints or supports on the foot for walking.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Muscle activity in terms of Root Mean Square (Amplitude in millivolts)in 4 selected muscles: Rectus Femoris, Biceps Femoris, Tibialis Anterior, Gastrocnemius Medialis using a wireless EMG device.Timepoint: Continuously while walking—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Level of perceived difficulty while walking on a VAS scale out of 10.Timepoint: Immediately after walking.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Senthil Kumaran D

School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

mani.kandan@manipal.edu9886898064

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026