Effect of Anterioposterior Weight Shifting Training With Visual Biofeedback in Patients With Step Length Asymmetry After Stroke

Stroke Clinical Trial

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02207933
• Other study ID #: 4-2013-0270
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 2013
• Est. completion date: July 2014

Study information

• Verified date: December 2014
• Source: Yonsei University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

To investigate the effect of anteroposterior weight shifting training with visual biofeedback on step length asymmetry. Reduced speed and asymmetry of stepping is a specific characteristic of hemiplegic gait. Asymmetry of stepping is characterized by shorter step length of the unaffected limb compared to the affected limb. Causes of this phenomenon are difficulty in weight bearing at the affected limb, weak propulsive force of the affected limb, and decreased strength of hip extensors. To correct these factors. we have developed an anteroposterior weight shifting training system with visual feedback and studied its effects.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 34
• Est. completion date: July 2014
• Est. primary completion date: July 2014
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 80 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Independent standing

2. Ability to walk 10m without manual assistance

3. Asymmetric ratio of step length > 1.1

4. No severe perceptual, cognitive or cardiovascular impairments that could affect walking

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Quadriplegia or double hemiplegia

2. Orthopedic or neurologic conditions in addition to the stroke

3. Had more than 1 cerebrovascular accident

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Gait Disorders, Neurologic
• Hemiplegic Gait
• Stroke

Intervention

Procedure:
• AP shifting training
AP shifting training in addition to gait training 3 times a week for 6 weeks
• Gait training
Gait training only for 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Korea, Republic of	Severance hospital	Seoul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Yonsei University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Korea, Republic of, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	change of step Length Asymmetric Ratio	paretic step length/non paretic step length	baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Secondary	change of Step Length Asymmetric Index	paretic step length-non paretic step length/0.5[paretic step length +non paretic step length	baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks