Treadmill and Overground Walking Conditions With and Without the Use of Body Weight Support Parameters in Spatiotemporal Gait

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine if the addition of body weight support during ambulation on a treadmill and overground alters gait dynamics – specifically the complexity and fractal similarities in stride time and stride length fluctuation signals across repeated strides – in healthy individuals. Ultimately, to understand how measuring gait dynamics may help inform our clinical decision-making processes and help our patients to improve ambulatory function.

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:

Previous experience with treadmill walking and the ability to complete four consecutive 6-minute walks for a total of twenty-four minutes of walking.

Exclusion Criteria:

Individuals reporting any abnormalities (e.g., due to orthopedic injury, lower limb pain, or neurological injury) that may impact gait or balance; required use of assistive devices.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 11/9/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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 Debra Ness, P.T., DScPT, NCS	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Debra Ness, P.T., DScPT, NCS

Closed for enrollment

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