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MINT Conditioning to Improve Gait

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 85 YearsAllNorthwestern University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will test the ability of myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) training to improve walking function.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
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 impairment (such as hemianopia) preventing sufficient perception of the screen to play the games * Anesthesia or severe neglect in the affected leg, or visual hemineglect (score of 2 on the NIH Stroke Scale Extinction and Inattention subtest) that impairs ability to play the games * Participation in another study on the affected leg, or any pharmacological study, within 6 weeks of enrollment * Inability to understand or follow commands in English due to aphasia or other reason that makes it impossible to perform the training * Diffuse or multifocal infarcts * Substantial leg or other pain preventing participation for 60 minutes a day * Spasticity treatment (pharmacological or Botox) on the affected leg within past 3 months * Severe osteoporosis causing hip or other fractures * History of multiple falls within the last year, use of walker for balance, or falling during stance while in the lab in the first session. * Contracture limiting the range of motion of the leg * Current pregnancy * From the TMS portion of the study only: History of epilepsy in adulthood requiring antiseizure medications; recent/current alcoholism or benzodiazepine/barbiturate abuse or recent history of alcohol/benzodiazepine/barbiturate withdrawal, recent history of cocaine or amphetamine use, skull fractures or skull deficits, concussion within the last 6 months, unexplained recurring headaches, vagus nerve stimulator, cochlear implant, deep brain stimulator, intracranial/carotid stents, cardiac pacemaker/AICD.
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What it tests

  • myoelectric interface for neurorehabilitation (MINT) conditioning
  • One muscle myoelectric feedback
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Where

2 sites
Northwestern University
Chicago, United States
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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