CompletedNot Applicable

Relationship of Proprioception, Reaction Time and the Gait and Balance Parameters After Stroke

Poland132 participantsStarted 2023-11-08

Plain-language summary

The aim of this observational study is to analyze how impaired proprioception affects the gait, reaction time, balance and functioning of stroke patients. Research questions: * Are there correlations between the deficit of proprioception and reaction time and the parameters of gait and balance as well as the functional state of stroke patients? * Are there relationships between factors such as proprioception, reaction time, balance, functional status and gait, and time since stroke, the hemisphere where the stroke occurred, and gender? * Are there differences in proprioception deficits and reaction times between the lower limbs in stroke survivors? Participants will be assessed once using standard functional clinical tests and the rehabilitation devices. Researchers will compare stroke patients and healthy volunteers to see, if there are differences in proprioception deficits, reaction time and balance.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * informed and voluntary consent of the patient, * first-time stroke, * hemiparesis, * time from stroke to 3 months, * age 30-75, * grade 3-5 in the Functional Ambulation Category, * walking without orthopedic support. Exclusion Criteria: * lack of informed and voluntary consent of the patient, * second or subsequent stroke, * stroke of the brainstem and cerebellum, * epilepsy, * disorders of higher mental functions, * coexisting neurological, rheumatological, orthopedic diseases, * use of orthopedic supplies during locomotion.

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and gait speed (m/s)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and gait time: 10-meter-Walk Test (seconds)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and gait cycle (steps/minute)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and cycle distance (cm)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and ambulation status: Functional Ambulation Category (points: minimum 0, maximum 5)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and kinematic and spatiotemporal gait parameters: Wisconsin scale (points: minimum 13.35, maximum 42)

Timeframe: September 2024

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06187974

SponsorUniversity of Rzeszow

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-31

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Stroke trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and gait speed (m/s)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and gait time: 10-meter-Walk Test (seconds)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and gait cycle (steps/minute)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and cycle distance (cm)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and ambulation status: Functional Ambulation Category (points: minimum 0, maximum 5)

Timeframe: September 2024

Correlation between the knee proprioception deficit (degree) and kinematic and spatiotemporal gait parameters: Wisconsin scale (points: minimum 13.35, maximum 42)

Timeframe: September 2024