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- Clinical Trial NCT05937464
Effects of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training in Patients With Stroke (EoRAGTiPwS) (EoRAGTiPwS)
July 6, 2023 updated by: Antalya Bilim University
Effects of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training on Functional Independence, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study was conducted to examine effects of gait training with exoskeleton ExoAthlet and Lokomat Free-D on functional independence, functional capacity and quality of life in stroke patients.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The study included 32 patients who had stroke.
Participants were randomized into two groups.
Functional independence of patients was evaluated with Functional Independence Measure (FIM), physical function with 30-second chair stand test (30-CST), functional capacity with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and their quality of life with Short Form 36 (SF36).
Conventional physiotherapy program was applied to groups for eight weeks, three days a week, each session 60 minutes.
Then, one group received walking exercise training with exoskeleton ExoAthlet (ExoAtlet 1 model/2019, Russia), other group with Lokomat Free-D (Hocoma, Lokomat Pro Free-D model/2015, Switzerland).
Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
32
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Antalya
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Istanbul, Antalya, Turkey, 07190
- Private rehabilitation center in Istanbul
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between18-65 years old
- Patients who had a stroke at least three months ago
- Can independently ambulated
Exclusion Criteria:
- Heart failure and rhythm disorder,
- Visual and cognitive problems,
- Neglect phenomenon (Neglect Syndrome),
- Cerebellar pathology,
- Any lower extremity surgery
- An additional neurological pathology that could prevent receiving a training program
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Exoskeleton ExoAthlet group
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This group included 16 patients who had stroke.
The patients was evaluated with Functional Independence Measure (FIM), physical function with 30-second chair stand test (30-CST), functional capacity with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and their quality of life with Short Form 36 (SF36).
Conventional physiotherapy program was applied to groups for eight weeks, three days a week, each session 60 minutes.
Then, one group received walking exercise training with exoskeleton ExoAthlet (ExoAtlet 1 model/2019, Russia).
Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
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Experimental: Lokomat Free-D group
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This group included 16 patients who had stroke.
The patients was evaluated with Functional Independence Measure (FIM), physical function with 30-second chair stand test (30-CST), functional capacity with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and their quality of life with Short Form 36 (SF36).
Conventional physiotherapy program was applied to groups for eight weeks, three days a week, each session 60 minutes.
Then, one group received walking exercise training with Lokomat Free-D (Hocoma, Lokomat Pro Free-D model/2015, Switzerland).
Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Functional Independence Measure
Time Frame: At baseline
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: Participants' functional independence was assessed with the Turkish version of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).17
FIM indicates the degree of independence of an individual in basic physical and cognitive activities in daily life.
FIM consists of 18 questions and basically measures 2 parameters: 1) physical/motor function, 2) cognitive/cognitive function.
Each item is scored at 7 levels (1-7), with 'level 1' representing full dependance and 'level 7' completely independence.
The FIM total score is between 18-126 points.
The higher the score an individual gets, the higher the level of independence means.
FIM is the most preferred and used activity scale in the field of rehabilitation.
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At baseline
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30-Second chair stand test
Time Frame: At baseline
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The physical functionality of the participants was assessed with the 30-Second chair stand test.18
The 30-second chair stand test (30-CST) is a measure of lower body strength and endurance.
Participants were asked to sit in a standard-height chair (with a seat height of 43 cm) with arms crossed over the chest, then stand fully and sit down again as many times as possible within 30 s.
In order to decrease the effect of learning, all tests began with three to five practices.
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At baseline
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6- Minute walk test
Time Frame: At baseline
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The functional capacities of the participants were evaluated with the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), which can determine the functional capacity of individuals with a single measurement in neurological diseases.19
In the study, a 30 m long straight line was divided into 3 m intervals and the total distance walked at the end of 6 minutes was calculated.
Rest period of 10 minutes was given before the test.
The importance of the distance to be walked was emphasized to the individuals participating in the study and they were asked to walk as fast as they could without running.
At the end of the test, the distance that the individuals could walk was recorded in meters (m).
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At baseline
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36-Item Short Form Health Survey
Time Frame: At baseline
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The quality of life of the participants was evaluated with the Turkish version of the Medical Outcomes 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) scale.20 SF-36 is a 36-item self-assessment scale consisting of eight sub-parameters.
This scale consists of Physical functioning, Role limitations: Physical/Emotional, Social functioning, Mental health, Vitality, General health perception sub-parameters.
Each subscale is scored between 0-100.
An increase in the score indicates an improvement in the quality of life.
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At baseline
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
June 1, 2021
Primary Completion (Actual)
September 1, 2021
Study Completion (Actual)
January 1, 2022
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
May 16, 2023
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 6, 2023
First Posted (Actual)
July 10, 2023
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
July 10, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 6, 2023
Last Verified
July 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 61351342/2021-66
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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