Biomechanical Cost of Walking Assessment for Stroke Patients
Measurement Properties of Mechanical Cost of Walking for Individuals With Walking Impairment
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 30 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 18 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have walking difficulties due to a stroke. Participants will take part in walking tests on a treadmill to help researchers understand walking efficiency and energy costs.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 30 and 80 years old.
- I have had a stroke that caused weakness on one side of my body.
- My most recent stroke was at least 3 months ago.
- I walk slower than 1.0 m/s in a 10-meter walk test.
- I can walk 10 meters using assistive devices if needed.
- I can walk continuously for at least 5 minutes on a treadmill.
You may not be able to join if
- I was hospitalized for heart or lung issues in the past 3 months.
- I have a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted.
- I have severe tightness in my leg muscles.
- I have foot drop or unstable joints without proper support.
- I have a significant neurological disorder besides stroke.
- I have other serious health issues that could make participation unsafe.
- I am pregnant.
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
Walking impairment following neurologic injury can increase the energy cost of walking threefold, acting as a functional barrier to independence. The goal of this cross-sectional study is to determine the measurement properties of a novel biomechanical cost of walking measure in chronic stroke capable of pinpointing the origins of movement inefficiencies. This research aims to:
1. determine the c…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 30-80 years at the time of consent
* Hemiparesis from ischemic and/or hemorrhagic strokes
* Most recent stroke for which participant sought treatment, at least 3 months prior to study consent
* Walking speed \<1.0 m/s on the 10-meter walk test
* Able to walk 10m over groun…
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