stroke/CVA
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects receive two times per week gait training in gait robot LOPES II for 60
minutes per session during five weeks. The training will be complemented with
daily home-based exercises, to practice
Sponsors
Sint Maartenskliniek
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Adults (> 18 years) with an unilateral ischemic of haemorrhagic supratentorial stroke - Time post stroke > 6 months - Ability to walk at least 10 meters without the use of a AFO, walking aid or physical assistance from a person (FAC score 3-5, range 0-5) - Ability to walk at least 5 minutes (assistive devices allowed) - At least 8% propulsion asymmetry during gait at comfortable speed - At least 10° passive hip extension and ability to stand with extended knees and plantigrade feet - Ability to stand on the toes for 3 seconds, with symmetrical weight bearing between legs (MRC-score calf muscles * 3, range 0-5) - Stable cardiovascular and general medical condition - Sufficient communication ability (Utrechts Communicatie Onderzoek > 2) - Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Insufficient mastery of the Dutch language - Other disorders interfering with gait, like neurological and orthopaedic disorders, or recent orthopaedic interventions (within 6 months)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the propulsion symmetry measured during walking at a comfortable, self-selected walking velocity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters are 1) Walking velocity, 2) mobility at home, 3) determinants for the improvement in PP and 4) the score on the maximal step length test. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed