Virtual Reality Gait Training for Stroke

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byChristopher Henderson, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Indiana University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the feasibility of 1) providing virtual reality walking training using a custom developed setup able to be replicated in routine clinical practice and 2) combining the virtual reality training with high-intensity gait training.

Research Team

Christopher Henderson, PhD

Principal Investigator

Indiana University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who have had a stroke and are experiencing walking difficulties. It's designed to test if virtual reality can help improve their gait as part of rehabilitation.

Inclusion Criteria

Unilateral deficits following stroke > 6 months prior; however individuals > 4 months post-stroke are eligible for consenting, but final eligibility and potential enrollment will not occur until > 6 months

Medical clearance to participate

Weight < 350 pounds

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Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia.

I don't have heart, lung, or metabolic diseases that stop me from exercising. I also haven't had bone growths outside of the skeleton, frequent leg fractures, or injuries that could affect my ability to move.

Unable to read > 50% of the letters on the 20/70 line of the Snellen Chart with customary eye wear at a distance of 20 feet

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Virtual Reality Gait Training (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing the effectiveness of a custom virtual reality setup for walking training, combined with high-intensity gait training, to see if it's feasible and beneficial in routine clinical practice.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Low-intensity followed by high-intensity virtual reality gait trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Individuals randomized to this group will first perform low-intensity virtual reality gait training and following a 4-week washout period will complete high-intensity virtual reality gait training.

Group II: High-intensity followed by low-intensity virtual reality gait trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Individuals randomized to this group will first perform high-intensity virtual reality gait training and following a 4-week washout period will complete low-intensity virtual reality gait training.