The Effects of Overground Walking Using a Suspension Harness Combined with Foot Sensory Stimulation on Balance and Gait in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0012425

Enrollment

Registered

2026-08-07

Start date

2025-12-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-10

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : Participants in the experimental group received 20 minutes of plantar sensory stimulation followed by 20 minutes of suspension harness-assisted overground walking, three times per week fo

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals with chronic stroke who were diagnosed with stroke at least 6 months prior to enrollment. Individuals with a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher, indicating sufficient cognitive ability to understand and participate in the study. Individuals able to walk 10 m independently or with an assistive device. Individuals with a Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) score of 1–2. Individuals with a Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score of 0–2.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with visual or hearing impairments. Individuals with cerebellar disorders. Individuals with other conditions that may affect gait ability.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Balance(Berg Balance Scale);Gait parameters measured using the GAITRite walkway system (gait velocity, step length, stride length, single-support time)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Timed Up and Go Test;5times sit to stand	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactDong Wan Kang

Gachon University

kj4795@naver.com+82-32-820-4560

Outcome results