stroke. Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having the first experience of stroke Passing 6-24 months since stroke Having an ability to walk at least 10 meters without assistive devices Having the ability to perform the most difficult condition of laboratory test (quiet standing on foam surface with closed eyes while performing cognitive task) Having an acceptable level of cognitive function, i.e. score equal to or greater than 23 on the Mini Mental State Examination
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having unilateral visuospatial neglect (i.e., obtaining score less than 44 at star cancellation test) Co-morbid other neurological diseases Having orthopedic disorders (such as low back pain, arthritis and flat foot) Having diabetes according to the report of patient, or the patient's family or physician Having addiction according to the report of patient, or the patient's family or physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional balance. Timepoint: Before and after intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale Questionnaire, Tinetti Balance test.;Postural control. Timepoint: Before and after intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate (postural sway parameters). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional mobility. Timepoint: Before and after intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Single and dual Timed Up & Go Test, Dynamic gait index Questionnaire.;Cognitive function. Timepoint: Before and after intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Wechsler memory scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactGhorban Taghizadeh
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed