Cycle and Stroke With Biofeedback for Power Symmetry

Description

To determine changes in power symmetry, gait symmetry, and functional outcomes for participants' poststroke (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) after participating in an intervention using a recumbent cycle with power biofeedback (BFB). To determine how this intervention can impact gait asymmetry, a common disorder poststroke secondary to hemiparesis. Gait asymmetry is a difficult impairment to treat because it is difficult for both therapists and patients to perceive. Training with BFB allows for quantitative data about the power production or lack of that directly impacts safety in walking, increased energy expenditure, and decreased gait speed.

Conditions

Stroke

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

To determine changes in power symmetry, gait symmetry, and functional outcomes for participants' poststroke (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) after participating in an intervention using a recumbent cycle with power biofeedback (BFB). To determine how this intervention can impact gait asymmetry, a common disorder poststroke secondary to hemiparesis. Gait asymmetry is a difficult impairment to treat because it is difficult for both therapists and patients to perceive. Training with BFB allows for quantitative data about the power production or lack of that directly impacts safety in walking, increased energy expenditure, and decreased gait speed.

Cycling Intervention With Biofeedback of Power Symmetry for Patients With Stroke in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Cycle and Stroke With Biofeedback for Power Symmetry

Condition
Stroke
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Salt Lake City

University Health, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84108

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. they have a confirmed MCA or ACA ischemic or intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke, confirmed by CT/MRI or clinical documentation
  • 2. 18 to 70 years of age
  • 3. a Functional Ambulation Category of 2 (Dependent Level II) through 5 (Independent Level surfaces only)
  • 4. medical clearance to participate
  • 1. contractures that limit lower limb range of motion
  • 2. cardiovascular, respiratory or metabolic instability, including unstable angina or hypertension above 200/110 at rest
  • 3. uncontrolled diabetes
  • 4. severe respiratory disorders that limit exercise
  • 5. inability to ambulate \> 150 feet prior to stroke
  • 6. prior history of peripheral or central nervous system injury
  • 7. moderate to severe hemispatial neglect according to the Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment
  • 8. major cognitive impairment preventing the capability to understand training instructions; identified by inability to follow 3-step command
  • 9. severe aphasia preventing communication with the therapist.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Utah,

Heather A Hayes, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Utah

James C Martin, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Utah

Study Record Dates

2025-12-01