The Effect of Robot-assisted Gait Training in Individuals With Chronic Stroke

Launched by BIRUNI UNIVERSITY · Dec 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how robot-assisted gait training can help people who have had a stroke for a long time, known as chronic stroke. The goal is to see if this type of training can improve walking ability, balance, and even make the muscles in the legs stronger. By participating, individuals may gain better control over their movements and become more independent in their daily activities.

To be eligible for the study, participants should have had a stroke at least six months ago and score well on simple mental and mobility tests. They should not have received certain treatments recently or have other serious health issues. If you or someone you know fits these criteria, joining the trial could provide an opportunity to potentially benefit from advanced training techniques while also contributing to valuable research in stroke recovery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • a history of cerebrovascular accident at least 6 months ago;
• • a score of at least 20 on the mini mental test;
• • no botulinum toxin treatment for the last 3 months;
• • a score of 2 or above on the Functional Ambulation Scale;
• • a score of 3 or above on the Brunnstrom motor staging scale in terms of lower extremity recovery level
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • presence of concomitant neurologic, orthopedic, cardiovascular disease and acute comorbidities
• • severe spasticity of lower extremity muscles, more than 2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale