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Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Gait, Balance, Fitness and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients (ATT)

Primary Purpose

Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hemiparesis

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Aquatic treadmill training
Sponsored by
University of Utah
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional supportive care trial for Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with hemiparesis who have chronic deficits in gait, falls and/or poor fitness

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with medical co-morbidities that may affect gait and endurance.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Utah, PM&R Division

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Aquatic treadmill training

Arm Description

Aquatic treadmill training (ATT) is a pool-based treadmill training that combines the three concepts of unweighting the body, treadmill training, and the resistance effects of water into one modality.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Safety
Number of procedure related adverse events that occurred during study.

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
August 25, 2009
Last Updated
December 10, 2012
Sponsor
University of Utah
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00983827
Brief Title
Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Gait, Balance, Fitness and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients
Acronym
ATT
Official Title
Safety and Efficacy of Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Improving Economy of Gait, Gait Speed, Balance, Cardiovascular Fitness, and Quality of Life in Ambulatory Adult Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2012
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2011 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2011 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
University of Utah

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study aims to determine if Aquatic Treadmill Therapy is effective for improving economy of gait, gait speed, balance, and cardiovascular fitness in people with chronic stroke.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke, Hemiparesis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
9 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Aquatic treadmill training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Aquatic treadmill training (ATT) is a pool-based treadmill training that combines the three concepts of unweighting the body, treadmill training, and the resistance effects of water into one modality.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Aquatic treadmill training
Intervention Description
HydroWorx aquatic therapy pool with an underwater, integrated and adjustable speed treadmill
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety
Description
Number of procedure related adverse events that occurred during study.
Time Frame
16 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Individuals with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with hemiparesis who have chronic deficits in gait, falls and/or poor fitness Exclusion Criteria: Subjects with medical co-morbidities that may affect gait and endurance.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Utah, PM&R Division
City
Salt Lake City
State/Province
Utah
ZIP/Postal Code
84132
Country
United States

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