idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus
Conditions
Interventions
Equilibrium function-oriented gait training (after shunt surgery, 60 min/session, 6 weeks, self-exercise pamphlet)
Standard exercise (after shunt surgery,60 min/session, 6 weeks, self-exercise pamphle
Sponsors
Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participants have probable diagnoses with positive results of tap test according to the idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) diagnostic criteria. They will undergo lumboperitoneal or ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgeries.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Addtional neurological disease other than idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (i.e., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, vascular parkinsonism, etc.) Additional orthopedic disorders or pain interfering with gait Inability to walk unassisted No gotton understanding and cooperative No gotton contsent for participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Gait Assessment (7 weeks, 6 months after cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Berg Balance Scale, Timed UP and Go test, 10-m walk test (7 weeks, 6 months after cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery) Modified Rankin Scale, Life Space Assessment, History of falls (6 months after cerebrospinal fluid shunt surgery) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYasutaka Nikaido
Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital Department of Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed