Carbon Fiber AFO for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
AFO Prescription to Optimize Post-Stroke Function
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Stroke Patients
Post-Stroke Hemiparesis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who are at least three months post-stroke and have lower-limb impairment. Participants will wear three different ankle-foot orthosis designs over a month and answer questions about their experiences.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least three months post-stroke
- I am over 18 years old
- I have been prescribed a semi-rigid or custom-made AFO
- I wear my AFO for all mobility outside my home
- I can walk at least 20 meters without help
- I can walk at least 10 meters per minute
You may not be able to join if
- I have a condition that limits my ability to walk
- I have severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
- I have congestive heart failure
- I have a neurological disorder other than post-stroke
- I have cognitive issues that prevent me from giving consent
- I have an ankle contracture of 15 degrees or more
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The overall goal of this study is to attain the highest possible health-related quality of life for individuals with lower-limb impairment through a clinical trial examining three different modern carbon fiber ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) treatment options targeting the rehabilitation of individuals post-stroke. To achieve this goal, the investigators will:
1. Identify the factors that significantly…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* be a minimum of three months post-stroke
* be greater than 18 years of age
* have been prescribed either a semi-rigid or a custom-made articulating AFO
* wear their prescribed AFO for all primary mobility activity outside the house
* be able to walk at least 20 meters without …
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