Search / Trial NCT06612723

High vs Low-frequency of High-intensity Training in Chronic Stroke

Launched by INDIANA UNIVERSITY · Sep 22, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Stroke Gait Rehabilitation High Intensity Frequency

Description

This study will utilize a 2 arm randomized trial to investigate potential differences in locomotor and community outcomes following 18 visits of high-intensity gait training provided over 6 weeks (high frequency) or 12 weeks (low frequency). Following confirmation of eligibility and baseline testing, individuals will be randomized to either high or low frequency of training and complete subsequent testing at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Unilateral deficits following stroke \> 6 months prior; however individuals \> 4 months post-stroke are eligible for consenting, but final eligibility and potential enrollment will not occur until \> 6 months
  • * Age 18-85
  • * Weight \< 350 pounds
  • * Able to follow 3-step commands
  • * Able to ambulate with self-selected gait speeds between 0.10-1.0 m/s without physical assistance, but with below knee bracing and/or assistive device as needed
  • * Lower extremity Fugl-Meyer \< 34
  • * Medical clearance to participate
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Evidence of cerebellar ataxia
  • * Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary or metabolic disease that limits exercise participation, active heterotopic ossification, recurrent history of lower extremity fractures, previous orthopedic or other peripheral or central neurologic injury that may impair locomotor activities such that, in the judgement of the PI, could compromise the safety of the participant, limit the ability to complete the study, or compromise the objectives of the study.
  • * Currently participating in other physical therapy
  • * \>50 units of Botox in the lower extremity OR in the lower extremity, but above the knee if the participant wears an ankle-foot-orthosis (AFO) within the past three months

About Indiana University

Indiana University, a leading research institution, is committed to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and rigorous scientific inquiry. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, the university conducts a wide range of studies across various medical disciplines, leveraging its extensive resources and collaborative networks. Indiana University's dedication to ethical research practices and community engagement ensures that its clinical trials not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also prioritize participant safety and well-being. Through its commitment to excellence, Indiana University plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine and enhancing public health.

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