Tracking Balance and Walking Recovery After Stroke

Launched by VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL · Jan 28, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Tracking Balance and Walking Recovery After Stroke," is studying how people recover their balance and walking abilities after experiencing a stroke. The researchers are using a fun, interactive game to assess different tasks like sitting and standing balance, as well as how well participants can start walking. By observing patients over time, the team hopes to find patterns in recovery that can help create personalized rehabilitation plans to improve care for stroke survivors.

To participate, individuals must be adults aged 18 or older who have had a specific type of stroke. They need to be able to give consent, either by themselves or through a representative. The study is designed to be safe and non-invasive, meaning it won’t interfere with standard care. Participants will engage in the game to help researchers gather important information about their recovery progress. The ultimate goal is to gain a better understanding of stroke recovery to enhance the quality of life for those affected.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult (≥ 18 years)
• • Diagnosis of supratentorial stroke (as defined by the WHO)
• • Able to provide written or verbal informed consent (written, verbal or by proxy)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Other neurological/orthopedic disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) leading to impairments in motor function.
• • Severe complicating comorbidities imposing health risks (e.g., cardiovascular instability)
• • Severe deficits in communication, memory or understanding (Montreal Cognitive Assessment test (MoCA) \< 21); and
• • Insufficient knowledge of Dutch, French or English