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Task-Oriented Training Versus High-Intensity Gait Training in People With Chronic Stroke
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of high-repetition task-oriented training and high-intensity gait training on walking capacity and functional mobility in individuals with chronic stroke. Forty-five participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) alone, (2) NDT combined with high-repetition task-oriented training, or (3) NDT combined with high-intensity gait training. All participants will receive treatment 3 days per week for 8 weeks (24 sessions in total). Walking capacity (6-Minute Walk Test) and functional mobility (Timed Up and Go Test, modified Dynamic Gait Index, 10-Meter Walk Test) will be assessed before and after the intervention by an assessor blinded to group allocation. The study hypothesizes that adding structured, intensity-based training approaches to conventional NDT will lead to greater improvements in walking capacity than NDT alone.
Official title: High-Repetition Task-Oriented Training Versus High-Intensity Gait Training for Lower Extremity Rehabilitation in Individuals With Chronic Stroke: An Assessor-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2026-08-15
Completion Date
2026-12-15
Last Updated
2026-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Conventional neurodevelopmental treatment delivered in 45-minute sessions, 3 days per week for 8 weeks, focusing on postural control, weight transfer, selective movement of the lower extremity, and facilitation of normal movement patterns. All sessions will be delivered by a single experienced physiotherapist.
High-Repetition Task-Oriented Training
Structured, task-specific lower extremity training performed at high repetition volumes for 30 minutes per session, in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment. Training includes functional tasks such as sit-to-stand, stepping, and weight-shifting activities, with the number of repetitions and task difficulty progressed individually based on participant performance.
High-Intensity Gait Training
Walking-based training performed for 30 minutes per session at high aerobic intensity, in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment. Training intensity will be progressively adjusted and monitored using target heart rate and ratings of perceived exertion.
Locations (1)
Bingol State Hospital - City: Bingöl, Country: Türkiye (listede "Turkey" olarak geçebilir), Zip: 12000
Bingoel, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)