Changes in cortical activation after ankle training

Clinical study to improve the ankle function in patients with stroke using an experimental device that induces passive ankle movement with functional electrical stimulation.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0005341

Enrollment

Registered

2020-08-24

Start date

2018-01-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-09-07

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(Ankle training using a self-made ankle training device) : The experimental group performed ankle training with functional electrical for 40 minutes, 5 times a week, for 4 weeks, and the control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) chronic stroke patients (2) age between 18 and 80 years (3) able to walk independently on level surface under supervision or sometimes using an assistive device for safety (Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score>3) (4) no abnormal tone or slightly increased in ankle joint muscle group only at the end of passive ankle range of motion (Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)<3)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) complications of orthopadic disorders (2) cognitive dysfunctions (Korean version of Mini Mental State Examination(K-MMSE) score<24) (3) mental illnesses

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cortical activation during passive ankle movement using functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Ankle Function (range of motion, strength, proprioception);Balance and Impairment of Lower limbs(Berg balance scale, Timed up and go, Fugl-Meyer Lower extremity);Gait function on even and uneven terrains(step and joint kinematics);Fall efficacy scale	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactJi-Eun Cho

National Rehabilitation Center

Outcome results