Subacute stroke with severe walking impairment Stroke Cerebrovascular Disorders Gait Walking Rehabilitation Robotics Physical Therapy Modalities Cost-Benefit Analysis Health Economics Disability Evaluation Quality of Life Motor Activity Recovery of Function Randomized Controlled Trial Postural Balance
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with firstever stroke in subacute phase less than 6 months from onset 2. Severe walking impairment unable to walk independently Functional Ambulation Classification FAC score 0 to 3 3. Able to participate in rehabilitation at least two sessions per week for a minimum of 20 sessions 4. Medically stable to undergo gait training as determined by treating physician 5. Able to provide informed consent or have a legal representative provide consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous history of stroke prior to the current episode 2. Ability to walk independently (Functional Ambulation Classification FAC score 4 or 5) 3. Contraindications to gait training such as unstable cardiovascular conditions or severe orthopedic issues 4. Severe cognitive impairment preventing ability to follow instructions for rehabilitation 5. Participation in another interventional study that may interfere with the protocol 6. Life expectancy less than 6 months due to other comorbidities 7. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 8. Inability to commit to the required frequency and duration of rehabilitation sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking Dependency Immediately after completion of 20 sessions of training Functional Amubulation Classification (FAC) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Walking speed and Balance Immediately after completion of 20 sessions of training Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
mahidol univerisit