UnknownNot Applicable

Operant Conditioning of Reflex Pathways to Improve Walking in Individuals Post-stroke

United States5 participantsStarted 2022-08-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in reflex pathways in the paretic ankle plantarflexors in individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis using operant conditioning. We are recruiting 5 individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis with foot drop in the affected leg to participate in the reflex training procedure. The study involves 40 visits with a total study duration of about 4 months.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * At least 6 months following a single, unilateral stroke, resulting in hemiparesis. * Ambulatory with or without assistive device, but must demonstrate a gait deficit which is indicative of foot drop from reduced activation of the tibialis anterior muscle. * Able to follow verbal directions. * Able to see icons on computer monitor (with or without corrective lenses) from at least 4 feet away. * All subjects will be adults at least 18 years old. * Know history and current medication management for lower limb spasticity, if any. Exclusion Criteria: * No history of ear disease or balance problems outside of those caused by the stroke. * Cerebellar stroke * No other neurological disease or injuries other than the stroke affecting the use of the legs and/or walking.

What they're measuring

Change in magnitude of reciprocal inhibition

Timeframe: Before training Baseline, after completion of 30 training sessions, and 1 month after the completion of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05801744

SponsorUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Stroke trials