Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
For two weeks, only standard rehabilitation will be performed
For 8 hours during the day, including standard rehabilitation time, an FES device will be attached to the affected lower leg. Electrical s
Sponsors
Shonan Keiiku Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stroke patients hospitalized in a recovery-phase rehabilitation ward. First-onset stroke with mild to moderate motor paralysis characterized by equinovarus deformity of the affected lower limb, score of 17-30 on the lower limb section of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, maximum score 34. Gait ability allowing for independent or supervised indoor walking, score of 3-5 on the Functional Ambulation Categories. No contraindications to electrical stimulation. A Mini-Mental State Examination score of 23 or higher indicating sufficient understanding of the study's purpose.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The principal investigator will inquire about any history of orthopedic or neurological conditions affecting motor function, as well as any history of respiratory or cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with severe deformities, signs such as dizziness, or contraindications to electrical stimulation therapy will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gait Speed (The Day Before Intervention, Two Weeks After Intervention Start, Four Weeks After Intervention Start) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShota Konno
Shonan Keiiku Hospital Department of Rehabilitation
Outcome results
None listed