The training effects of the pinnacle trainer and the elliptical trainer on walking ability and balance restoration in chronic stroke

Clinical efficacy test for the pinnacle trainer integrated with an intelligent suspension system

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN27645313

Enrollment

Registered

2021-06-22

Start date

2016-05-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-07-26

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Conditions

Chronic stroke with unilateral hemiplegia Nervous System Diseases Hemiplegia

Interventions

Participants were allocated into three groups, namely the pinnacle trainer (PT) group, the elliptical trainer (ET) group and the control group (conventional therapy). The participants

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Unilateral hemiplegia occurred after the first stroke 2. Onset time is at least 6 months prior to the study 3. A Brunnstrom stage of above 3 4. A Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score above 24 5. A functional ambulation category (FAC) score of at least 2 6. The ability to stand for at least 10 seconds with/without assistance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Bilateral hemiplegia occurred after the first stroke

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at baseline (before intervention) and after 8 weeks (after completing the intervention): 1. Walking distance measured using the 6-minute walk test 2. Walking speed measured using the 10-meter walk test 3. Balance ability measured using obstacle crossing	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Gait symmetry measured using a motion capture system at baseline (before intervention) and after 8 weeks (after completing the intervention)	—

Countries

Taiwan

Outcome results

None listed

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