Effects of Combined Cognitive Training and Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Treadmill Training After Stroke

Launched by CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITY · Aug 17, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of training can help improve walking and thinking skills in people who have had a stroke. Researchers want to see if combining cognitive training (which challenges your thinking) with rhythmic auditory stimulation (using music or beats) while walking on a treadmill can offer better results than just walking on the treadmill alone. They will look at how these different training methods affect walking automatically, the ability to multitask, and overall thinking skills.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 20 years old and have had your first stroke more than six months ago. You should be able to walk at least 10 meters and have no major issues with vision, hearing, or speech. Participants can expect to engage in various training sessions and contribute to understanding how different methods can support recovery after a stroke. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it's a great opportunity to be part of research that may help others in similar situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. diagnosed with first-time stroke;
• • 2. more than 6 months after stroke onset;
• • 3. able to walk 10 meters;
• • 4. no severe vision, hearing, or speech impairments;
• • 5. understand and follow the instructions and sign the Informed Consent Form;
• • 6. older than 20 years old.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. orthopedic problems affecting walking or other diseases that may interfere with study participation;
• • 2. a score of less than 24 on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE);
• • 3. severe balance disorder with a total score of less than 45 points Berg Balance Scale.