stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) first episode of unilateral stroke with hemiparesis; (2) at least one month since the event; (3) a spasticity value of more than 1 and lower than 4 on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS); (4) a score between 3 and 5 (inclusive) on the Functional Ambulation Categories; (5) the ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) any pre-existing neurological disorder other than stroke; (2) any psychological or medical condition that would affect the patients ability to comply with the study protocol; (3) impaired vision or aphasia; (4) fixed contracture of the ankle or foot.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 10-Meter Walk Test;Brunnstrom stages; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Modified Ashworth Scale;Passive ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology