Backward walking training for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how walking backwards relates to leg function and other factors in people who have had a stroke. If you can walk a short distance without help and meet the other criteria, this may help you understand and improve your walking.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You can walk 10 meters (about 33 feet) without someone's physical help.
- You had a stroke between 3 days and 2 years ago.
- Your leg function is at a recovery stage between 2 and 6 on the Brunnstrom scale (your doctor can check this).
- You scored 24 or higher on a Mini Mental Test (a quick memory and thinking check).
- No other nerve, bone, or joint problems that affect walking (besides the stroke).
- No very severe leg stiffness (spasticity) that completely blocks movement.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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