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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Walking Task Specific Training With Stride Management Assist (SMA) Device vs.Functional Task Specific Training on Functional Walking Ability in Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating The Stride Management Assist (SMA) System and Impairment based therapy for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 53 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Hypothesis/Specific Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of training with the Stride Management Assist (SMA) device vs. Impairment based physical therapy (IPT) on descending corticospinal drive to the lower limb muscles in patients post stroke. The investigators hypothesize that long-term SMA use would strengthen the connections between the motor areas of the brain and the lower limbs. Specifically, individuals in the SMA group will show higher corticospinal excitability of the lower limb muscles compared to those in the IPT group.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will participate in 18 sessions of outpatient physical therapy + 3 sessions of testing for up to 8 weeks. Assessment (strength, flexibility, balance, sensation, endurance, transfers, gait. Treatment consists of 30 minutes high intensity gait training with device, 15 minutes functional mobility with device.
Participants participate in 18 weeks of outpatient physical therapy + 3 assessment sessions. Assessment (strength, flexibility, balance, sensation, endurance, transfers, gait). Treatment will be divided into: 15 min balance training, 15 minutes functional mobility (transfers, strength or flexibility training) and 15 min high intensity gait training