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Robot-Assisted Training Versus Standard Training in Ischemic Stroke
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital
Summary
The aim of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) nested in a prospective cohort, is to investigate the superior effect of late-phase robot-assisted versus standard training on motor function, physical function, fatigue, and quality of life in a moderately-to-severely impaired chronic stroke population following subacute rehabilitation. The main hypothesis of the study is: Robot-assisted training has a superior effect on motor function (Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity Assessment; primary outcome), physical function, fatigue, and quality of life in moderately-to-severely impaired chronic stroke-affected individuals in comparison to standard training.
Official title: The Effect of Robot-Assisted Versus Standard Training on Motor Function Following Subacute Rehabilitation After Ischemic Stroke - a Randomised Controlled Trial Nested in a Prospective Cohort.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Robot-assisted Training
Gait training and functional strength training facilitated by body weight unloading robotic technology yielding a dynamic unloading force applied to the body centre of mass. Gait training will be conducted both on treadmill and overground. Functional strength training exercises include sit-to-stand, stair-walking, step-ups etc. The goal is to gradually reduce body weight unloading as participants progress through the intervention period.
Standard Training
Gait training and functional strength training facilitated without the use of body weight unloading robotic technology, thereby only allowing manual assistance from physiotherapists. The goal of training is the same as in the intervention group, however no body weight unloading device will be implemented in the active control group.
Locations (2)
Rigshospitalet and Herlev Gentofte Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark
Odense University Hospital
Odense, Denmark