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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria were (1) history and clinical presentation (hemiparesis) of a first cerebrovascular accidents verified by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, ( at least 6 months to one year of less); (2) aged 40 to 80 years; (3) a significant gait disturbance as evidenced by a gait speed of 0.7m/s or less; (4) independent ambulation for 10m, with or without canes or orthoses, and a score of 4 or 5 on the Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) scale (no need for assistance); (5) sufficient cognition to participate in the training as assessed by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 25 or higher; and (6) physician approval to enter testing protocol and intervention.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were (1) neurologic co-morbidity other than stroke; (2) cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or other medical condition that could influence gait training; (3) refusal to participate in the present study; (4) recurrent stroke; and (5) auditory or visual deficits.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| volume and intensity of physical activity (3-axis accelerometer) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| gait speed (10m walk test);gait endurance (6-minute walk test);balance capacity (berg balance scale); balance confidence (activities of balance confidence);functional mobility (timed up & go test);health-related quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital