Effects of Rhythmic Auditory Cueing Augments Cognitive Treadmill Walking Training in Individuals With Chronic Stroke

Launched by CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITY · Apr 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to help people who have had a stroke improve their walking ability. Researchers want to find out if adding rhythmic sounds to treadmill walking exercises can enhance the benefits of the training compared to regular treadmill walking alone. They will also look at how these improvements in walking might affect participants' daily activities and social involvement after the training.

To participate in this study, individuals must be at least 20 years old, have experienced their first stroke more than six months ago, and be able to walk at least 10 meters. Participants should not have serious vision, hearing, or speech issues and must be able to understand instructions. Throughout the study, participants can expect to engage in walking exercises and may benefit from new strategies to help them walk better and participate more fully in their communities. This trial is currently recruiting, so those interested should reach out for more information.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

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