Stroke Circulatory System Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
1. All participants to have baseline gait measurements
1.1. This will involve recording participants walking over a high contrast grid mat whilst wearing small bullseye markers on their lower body
1.2
Sponsors
University of Strathclyde (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients in early supported discharge (ESD) service with clinical diagnosis of stroke 2. In sub-acute stage of stroke (up to three months from time of onset) 3. Aged more than or equal to 18 years 4. Exhibit an abnormal gait pattern 5. Able to walk with/without assistance Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC) score 1 or more 6. Medically stable and hence suitable for physical mobility rehabilitation 7. Able to understand and follow simple instructions 8. Able to give informed consent when assisted to do so with suitable communication aids if required
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe visual or cognitive problems precluding participation study 2. Pre-existing lower limb deficits or any other medical comorbidities which interfere significantly with gait 3. Involved in any other research trials
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking speed (time taken to complete 5m walk test) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional ambulation classification 2. Timed up and go 3. Rivermead visual gait assessment 4. Temporal and spatial parameters associated with walking 5. Stroke impact scale-16 6. Adherence (attendance and drop-out rate) 7. Safety (number and nature of adverse events) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed