The Effect of Gait Training with Rhythmic Vibrotactile Cueing on Walking Function in Post-Stroke Patients During the Recovery Phase: A Pilot Study Toward a Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effect of Gait Training with Rhythmic Vibrotactile Cueing on Walking Function in Post-Stroke Patients During the Recovery Phase: A Pilot Study Toward a Randomized Controlled Trial - The Effect of Gait Training with Rhythmic Vibrotactile Cueing on Walking Function in Post-Stroke Patients During the Recovery Phase: A Pilot Study Toward a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000056697

Enrollment

Registered

2025-01-13

Start date

2025-04-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cerebrovascular Disease

Interventions

Gait training is conducted with rhythmic cueing provided by a vibrotactile stimulation device. The rhythmic stimulation is set to a value 10% higher than the cadence calculated during the initial asse

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inpatients at our hospital Patients with a first onset of the condition, at least one month post-onset Patients with a Brunnstrom Stage of lower extremity Stage III or higher Patients classified as Level 3 or higher on the Functional Ambulation Categories (able to walk independently without assistance) Patients capable of walking without the use of walking aids other than a cane (use of lower limb orthoses is permitted)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score below 24) Patients with higher brain dysfunction Patients with difficulty perceiving vibrotactile stimulation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Walking speed(pre and post intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Cadence(pre and post intervention) Stride Length(pre and post intervention) Gait Cycle Percentage(pre and post intervention) Japanese Version of the Revised Gait Efficacy Scale(pre and post intervention)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKota Nakamura

Sonodakai Neuro Rehabilitation Hospital Department of Rehabilitation

ko.ta1994.01.27@gmail.com03-5845-0126

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026