Health Condition 1: I678- Other specified cerebrovascular diseases
Conditions
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hemiplegia due to stroke 6 months after onset. Ability to walk a minimum of 10 m without physical assistance from a therapist. (i.e., patient may require verbal supervision or stand-by help from a person, and using an aid or orthotics is allowed). Sufficient to follow instructions (MMSE score more than 23). Giving informed consent and being motivated to participate in intervention or usual care for 6 weeks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Progressive neurological disease or medical condition affecting walking. Significant limitation of hip or knee joint range of motion. Pregnancy (excluded for safety and ethical reasons related to balance and exercise tolerance).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in locomotor performance as measured by the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), 2 Minute Walk Test (2MWT) and Functional Ambulatory Classification (FAC).Timepoint: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in quality of life as measured by the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale 17 (SSQOL-17)Timepoint: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks. | — |
Countries
Bangladesh
Contacts
Public ContactProfessor Md Obaidul Haque
Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI)
Outcome results
None listed