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

Detailed criteria

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

Other
myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) conditioning
Myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) conditioning involves training to reduce abnormal co-activation of limb muscles to improve movement.
Other
One muscle myoelectric feedback
Training to control muscle activity in one muscle only.

Locations (2)

Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
mslutzky@northwestern.edu 312-503-4653
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
yasin.dhaher@utsouthwestern.edu 847-331-0793

MINT Conditioning to Improve Post-stroke Gait

Summary

Eligibility

Interventions

Locations (2)

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