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Effects on Subacute Stroke With Robotic Assistive Gait Training
Sponsor: Changhua Christian Hospital
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn about the effects of Robotic Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) combined with traditional physical therapy in subacute stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does RAGT combined with traditional physical therapy improve gait and functional performance in subacute stroke patients compared to traditional physical therapy alone? Participants who are subacute stroke patients will be randomly assigned to receive either both RAGT and traditional physical therapy or only traditional physical therapy. Their gait and functional performance will be assessed during the study period.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Subacute Stroke Patients Receiving Robotic Assisted Gait Training
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2025-06-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Freewalk lower limb Robotic Assistive Gait Training
Participants in this group will receive robotic-assisted gait training three times per week (every other day) for 30 minutes per session, using the FREE Walk exoskeleton device (FREE Bionics, Taiwan). The device assists with walking, standing, and sitting. A physical therapist will help the participant wear the exoskeleton and supervise the training, adjusting the level of robotic support and intensity based on the participant's ability. In addition to RAGT, participants will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) on the remaining weekdays (2 days/week), 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.
Physiotherapy
Participants in this group will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) 5 days/week, 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
Changhua Christian Hospital
Changhua, Taiwan, Taiwan