MINT Conditioning to Improve Post-stroke Gait
Northwestern University
Summary
This study will test the ability of myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) training to improve walking function.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age at enrollment is 18 to 85 * Leg impairment from unilateral stroke at least 6 months prior to screening * Severe to moderate gait impairment (ambulatory with a maximum walking speed of 0.8 m/s, i.e., half of normal speed) * Able to stand without assistance * Clinically observable gait asymmetry * Abnormal co-activation between adductor magnus and rectus femoris (R greater than or equal to 0.5) Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment with at least moderately impaired attention on digit-span test, or unable to follow instructions of the MINT task * Visual impairmen…
Interventions
- Othermyoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) conditioning
Myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) conditioning involves training to reduce abnormal co-activation of limb muscles to improve movement.
- OtherOne muscle myoelectric feedback
Training to control muscle activity in one muscle only.
Locations (2)
- Northwestern UniversityChicago, Illinois
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, Texas