A Study to Compare the Gait when Using an Ankle Foot Orthosis versus no Ankle Foot Orthosis in People with Sub-Acute to Chronic Hemiplegia Secondary to Stroke

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine the gait in patients with hemiplegia following a stroke, when wearing an ankle foot orthosis and without wearing an ankle foot orthosis.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with sub-acute (greater than 1 month) to chronic stroke with cerebral hemorrhage or ischemia in either hemisphere.
Should be able to ambulate for 6 minutes on level surfaces continuously without physical assistance, with and without an AFO.
Will be able to use their preferred assistive device as necessary. Subjects 18 years of age or older.
Patients must be able to follow a simple 2 step verbal instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who are unable to understand the testing procedure due to a receptive aphasia, acute orthopedic injuries
Inability to ambulate for 6 minutes without an ankle foot orthosis
Patients with other neurologic conditions that may limit gait ability separate from stroke will be excluded

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Bryce Beckman, P.T., D.P.T., NCS	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Bryce Beckman, P.T., D.P.T., NCS

Closed for enrollment

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