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Variable Intense Training for Ataxia and Locomotion (VITAL)

27. maj 2026 opdateret af: George Hornby, Indiana University

Feasibility and Potential Efficacy of High-intensity Gait Training in Individuals With Cerebellar Damage

The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and potential preliminary efficiency of high-intensity training focused on stepping in variable contexts as compared to conventional training in individuals with cerebellar disease

Studieoversigt

Detaljeret beskrivelse

The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and potential preliminary efficiency of high-intensity training focused on stepping in variable contexts as compared to conventional training in individuals with cerebellar disease

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Anslået)

20

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

Kontakter og lokationer

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Studiekontakt

Undersøgelse Kontakt Backup

  • Navn: Christopher Henderson
  • Telefonnummer: 3173292353
  • E-mail: henderce@iu.edu

Deltagelseskriterier

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Berettigelseskriterier

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Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18-85
  • >6 months following brain injury or diagnosis of cerebellar dysfunction
  • A total score of > 4 on items 5-8 on the SARA for the ipsilateral limb
  • Ability to ambulate 10 m at self-selected gait speeds (SSV) <1.2 m/s with no greater than minimal physical assistance permitted for postural stability only, but with below knee bracing and/or assistive device as needed
  • Weight < 350 pounds
  • Able to follow 1-step command
  • Medical clearance to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary or metabolic disease that limits exercise participation, active heterotopic ossification, recurrent history of lower extremity fractures, previous orthopedic or other peripheral or central neurologic injury that may impair locomotor activities
  • Currently participating in other physical therapy
  • >50 units of Botox within the past three months in the lower extremity OR in the lower extremity, but above the knee if the participant wears an ankle-foot-orthosis
  • Individuals deemed not stable between Pre-Baseline Testing and Baseline Testing

Studieplan

Dette afsnit indeholder detaljer om studieplanen, herunder hvordan undersøgelsen er designet, og hvad undersøgelsen måler.

Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?

Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Crossover opgave
  • Maskning: Enkelt

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Eksperimentel: High-intensity training in variable contexts
High-intensity training focused on stepping tasks in variable contexts (tasks and environments) while targeting higher cardiovascular intensity (>75% maximum predicted heart rates) during up to 40 mins of 1-hr sessions. A total of 20 sessions will be targeted.
High intensity stepping training: Training sessions will focus on maximizing stepping activities in variable contexts while targeting ≥70% HR reserve (or approximately 80% age-predicted maximum HR) calculated using the Karvonen formula. Target HR will be decreased by 10 beats if the individual is on beta-blockers. Intensity will also be monitored using the Borg RPE scale every 3-5 minutes with goals of ≥15 on a 6-20 scale. The intensity of the walking training will be primarily modulated through the treadmill speed and incline as well as addition of weights to the torso or limbs for the purpose of error augmentation and not to dampen ataxia. Sessions will focus on achieving up to 40 minutes of stepping training within each 60-minute session. Potential tasks include walking in multiple directions, over inclines and obstacles, and/or with weighted vests and leg weights with limited handrail use as tolerated and decided by the therapist and participant.
Andre navne:
  • Locomotor training at higher intensities
Aktiv komparator: Conventional balance training
Conventional balance activities will consist of sitting and standing balance exercises, with selected dynamic stability exercises performed during walking tasks. Heart rates will be monitored with no targeted range. All sessions will be 1-hr long with balance activities for up to 40 minutes per session. A total of 20 sessions will be targeted.
Conventional training: Training sessions will focus on improving static and dynamic balance, while calculated using the Karvonen formula. Target HR ranges will be decreased by 10 beats if the individual is on beta-blockers. Intensity will also be monitored using heart rates and RPE every 3-5 minutes with goals of <14 on a 6-20 scale. Sessions will focus on balance training for up to 40 minutes within a 60-minute session. Individuals will perform ~10 minutes (~25% of sessions) on balance activities in the sitting position, ~20 minutes (50% of sessions) of standing positions and ~10 minutes (25% of sessions) of walking training.
Andre navne:
  • Static and dynamic stability training

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
6-min walk test
Tidsramme: Changes from baseline to post-training following up to 20 sessions over approximately 8 weeks
Participants will walk for 6 minutes with instructions to "cover as much ground as they can".
Changes from baseline to post-training following up to 20 sessions over approximately 8 weeks

Samarbejdspartnere og efterforskere

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Efterforskere

  • Ledende efterforsker: Thomas G Hornby, Indiana University

Publikationer og nyttige links

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Datoer for undersøgelser

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Anslået)

15. juni 2026

Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)

15. juni 2028

Studieafslutning (Anslået)

15. december 2028

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

27. maj 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

27. maj 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

2. juni 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

2. juni 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

27. maj 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. maj 2026

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