Cerebrovasculair Accident (CVA) & stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Walking on a treadmill during six conditions (see study design).
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: - A first unilateral stroke (infarction or haemorrhage). - At least twelve months post onset. - A unilateral paresis of the leg. - A Functional Ambulation Categories Score (FAC) of 3 (*is capable of walking when a safer environment with supervision or verbal guidance is provided'*) to 5 (*is independently capable of walking on flat and non-flat surfaces, on slopes and is capable of walking the stairs*). - Patient should be 18-70 years old at the time of inclusion. - Written informed consent Healthy controls: - Participants should be 18-70 years old at the time of inclusion. - Participants should match with one of the included patients on gender and age. - Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients: - Severely impaired cognitive functions (Mini Mental State Exam score
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ground reaction forces. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (1) spatial and temporal gait variables, (2) EMG amplitudes of seven muscles of both legs, (3) hip, knee and ankle joint angles and (4) perceived exertion. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed