Cerebrovascular Accident Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Use of peroneal stimulator Ness type L300 during 9 weeks. This device has a
good fit ('one size fits all' principle) with constant positioning of 2
independent active electrodes. It has a very robus
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: chronic stroke (> 6 months post stroke) drop foot regular use of a polypropylene AFO or orthopaedic shoes ('OSA') passive range of ankle motion >30 degrees, with neutral position in stance ankle spasticity 0-3 as assessed by the Modified Ashworth Scale independent walking ability (with or without walking aid) > 10 minutes. Age 18-80 years Able to visit the rehabilitation centre on multiple occasions during a 3 month period. Superficial and deep peroneal nerve can be stimulated as well
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: severe cognitive deficits skin lesions at the electrode sites pregnancy psychological disorders (depression or psychosis) participation in other investigation in the prior 6 months that may affect the study results demand-type pacemaker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking activity measured with a StepWatch activity monitor mounted around the ankle during 7 days. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| functional gains, assessed with Goal Attainment Scaling patient satisfaction, assessed with a questionnaire comfortable walking speed (10 meter test) and the distance covered in 6-min energy cost of walking estimated from oxygen uptake (VO2) measurement gait parameters | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed