Backward Walking Observation Training to Improve Walking in Stroke Survivors
Tests backward walking observation training in adults with chronic stroke to see how walking changes.
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Registry title: Backward Walking Observation Training in People With Stroke and Gait Quality in Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Taipei, TaiwanSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with chronic stroke who can walk on their own. It tests whether watching backward walking improves walking quality and brain activity.
- Age
- 20 Years to 80 Years
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- At least 6 months after the stroke diagnosis.
- Biomarker or test result
- Mini-mental state examination score of at least 24. Able to walk independently over at least 7m, with or without a walking aid.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Difficulty in backward walking
- Any history of neuromuscular disorders
- Visual or auditory disorders
- Unstable cardiac status or uncontrolled hypertension
- Any musculoskeletal disorder that would affect walking ability
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Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 20 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT06850662, who can take part
Where in Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipei, TaiwanContact: Yea-Ru Yang, PhDTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Trial code
- NCT06850662
- Record updated
- 12 June 2025
- Original description
Walking impairment is one of the most common and concerning issues for individuals with stroke. Previous studies have often used improvements in walking speed and distance as reference indicators for gait performance progress in individuals with stroke. However, for people with chronic stroke, it may be more appropriate to prioritize improving gait symmetry and gait variability to enhance gait quality as a primary intervention goal. Additionally, stroke can lead to an imbalance in interhemispheric brain activity, which evolves as motor function recovers. According to the literature review, backward walking may extend the support time of the lower limbs, thereby enhancing the weight-bearing capacity of the affected limb. This, in turn, could promote gait symmetry and reduce gait variability. Changes in brain activity might also accompany such improvements in gait quality. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the immediate, short-term and post carryover intervention effects of backward walking observation training on gait quality in individuals with chronic stroke as well as to explore its effects on interhemispheric activity balance in individuals with chronic stroke.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of Backward Walking Observation Training on Improving Brain Activity and Gait Quality in People With Stroke
Walking impairment is one of the most common and concerning issues for individuals with stroke. Previous studies have often used improvements in walking speed and distance as reference indicators for gait performance progress in individuals with stroke. However, for people with chronic stroke, it may be more appropriate to prioritize improving gait symmetry and gait variability to enhance gait quality as a primary intervention goal. Additionally, stroke can lead to an imbalance in interhemispheric brain activity, which evolves as motor function recovers. According to the literature review, backward walking may extend the support time of the lower limbs, thereby enhancing the weight-bearing capacity of the affected limb. This, in turn, could promote gait symmetry and reduce gait variability. Changes in brain activity might also accompany such improvements in gait quality. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the immediate, short-term and post carryover intervention effects of backward walking observation training on gait quality in individuals with chronic stroke as well as to explore its effects on interhemispheric activity balance in individuals with chronic stroke.
Inclusion: ≥ 6 months after the diagnosis of stroke; Independent walking over at least 7m with or without a walking aid; Mini-mental state examination score ≥ 24.
Exclusion: Any neuromuscular disorders history; With visual or auditory disorders; Unstable cardiac status or uncontrolled hypertension; Any musculoskeletal disorders that would affect walking ability; Had difficulty in backward walking.