CompletedNot Applicable

Muscle Synergies After Stroke

114 participantsStarted 2015-04-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this systematic review was to determine the number of muscle synergies and the distribution of muscle weightings in stroke patients during gait.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. haemorrhagic or ischaemic stroke diagnosis, confirmed on the basis of CT or MRI imaging;
. no known history of previous stroke;
. stroke onset within five months; 4 patients are between 18 and 85 years of age;

Exclusion criteria

. A score of 20 or higher on the Trunk Impairment Scale which indicates normal truncal function;
. A score lower than two on the Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC) as patients needed to be able to ambulate without physical support to ensure that gait analysis can be executed safely;
. Not able to sit independently for 30 seconds on a stable surface;
. They suffer from other neurological and orthopaedic disorders that could influence motor performance and balance;
. not able to understand instructions.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Amount of muscle synergies derived by non-negative matrix factorization

Timeframe: Once, in the week of inclusion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03731299

SponsorUniversiteit Antwerpen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-07-01

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