New study helps predict the risk of falling in people post-stroke
Purpose
Taking precautions to prevent falling after stroke is very important. Falls can cause broken bones, increased disability, and even death. The purpose of this study is to find out whether we can train stroke patients to walk in a way that lowers their risk of falling. The study will look at the advantages and disadvantages of restoring symmetry in the walking patterns of stroke survivors. The research team is looking for stroke patients who are interested in joining the study.
Join us today! Participants will receive compensation after the completed study visit.
Keywords: stroke, walking, balance
Study Sites
1540 Alcazar St. CHP G36 90033
- Men & Women
We're sorry, but this trial is no longer enrolling volunteers.
What's involved?
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4 hours
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1
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No
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Questionaire
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Balance and clinical assessment
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Exercise: walk on the treadmill
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Compensation is available for successful completion of study visits.
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None
Eligibility
Must have
- Brain damage due to a single stroke (also known as unilateral brain lesion)
- Partial paralysis confined to one side (also known as paresis)
- Able to walk for at least 10 minutes on the treadmill
- Able to walk without an assistive device such as a cane or walker
- Able to provide informed consent
About This Study
We study the associations between balance and walking asymmetry in stroke survivors. You are going to walk on a normal treadmill for several blocks. You will walk for about 45 minutes including breaks in between each block and approximately 4 hours in total. We will perform some clinical assessments related to your balance, and you will walk on the treadmill while attempting to imitate a walking pattern shown on a screen in front of you.
The Risks
You may become tired or bored while walking on the treadmill but we will provide rest break at any time. There is a risk of physical injuries from loss of balance or falling, We will provide safety harness so that you do not fall in case you lose your balance while walking on the treadmill.
Study Team
For questions about this study, contact:
- Mr. Sungwoo Park
- 1540 Alcazar St. G36, Los Angeles, CA 90033
- (323) 442-0229
- sungwoop@usc.edu
- Ms. Chang Liu
- 1540 Alcazar St. G36, Los Angeles, CA 90033
- (323) 442-0229
- liuchang@usc.edu
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