I60 I61 I62 I63 I64 I65 I66 I67
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - stroke/ cerebrovascular events (ICD I60-67) - subacute (3 weeks – 6 months post stroke) - initial non-walking patients (FAC = 2 and walking capacity = 10m) - written consent to participate in the study by the patient or his/her caregiver - body height 140-200 cm, body weight = 140 kg
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Neurological diagnoses other than stroke - Acute (6 months post stroke) - Initial restricted walking or walking patients (FAC > 2 and walking capacity > 10m) - Age < 18 years - Vegetative cardiovascular instability (lack of resilience of the cardiovascular system with the risk of decompensation) - Relevant orthopaedic comorbidities or musculoskeletal impairments of the lower extremities affecting the ability to walk and stand - Psychological diseases (anxiety disorders, dementia, delirium) - Open skin areas on paddings or straps - Cognitive, visual and linguistic impairments that obstruct the understanding of the therapist's instructions or the adequate execution of the therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking ability with the FAC (Functional Ambulation Categories) at baseline and after the three-week intervention phase Feasibility based on the drop-out rate and frequency of side effects of mild, moderate and severe over the study period from February to June 2020 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking capacity with the 6-minutes walking test measured at baseline and after the three-week intervention phase Walking velocity with the 6-meter walking test measured at baseline and after the three-week intervention phase Muscle strength with the Motricity Index for lower extremities measured at baseline and after the three-week intervention phase | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
MEDIAN Klinik Neurologisches Kompetenzzentrum für Rehabilitation