Variability in Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters of Stroke Patients Across Overground, Self Paced Treadmill, and Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Walking

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Gait impairments following a stroke significantly hinder mobility and quality of life, emphasizing the need for precise assessment methods to guide effective rehabilitation strategies. This study evaluates the variability and reliability of spatiotemporal gait parameters across three walking modalities: overground walking, treadmill walking, and body-weight-supported treadmill walking. Using a counterbalanced design, all participants undergo gait analysis in each modality to ensure unbiased and reliable comparisons. The study also incorporates a locally developed, cost-effective Body Weight Support System (BWSS) to address the limitations of accessibility in resource-constrained settings. By identifying how different modalities influence gait variability and reliability, this research aims to optimize rehabilitation outcomes and demonstrate the feasibility of implementing affordable gait analysis tools in clinical practice.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Participants must be between 18 to 75 years old.

• More than 1- month post stroke patient.

• Participants must be able to walk with or without assistance.

• Patients including both the male and female.

• Participants must be able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Locations
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
RECRUITING
Dhaka
Contact Information
Primary
Muhammad Tarik Arafat, PhD
tarikarafat@bme.buet.ac.bd
01911764467
Backup
Mehedi Hasan Prince, B.Sc.
mhprince.bme@gmail.com
+8801745676375
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-06-12
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02-11
Participants
Target number of participants: 25
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental Group - Walking Modalities Comparison
This arm will involve stroke patients who undergo all three walking modalities (Overground Walking, Self-Paced Treadmill, and Body-Weight Supported Treadmill) in a counterbalanced order. Each patient will perform all modalities, and the spatiotemporal gait parameters such as stride length, cadence, and gait speed will be measured for analysis. The primary goal is to compare gait parameter variability and reliability across different walking conditions, assessing the effect of each modality on stroke rehabilitation.
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Sponsors
Leads: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Collaborators: Dhaka Medical College

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