Locomotor Adaptation in Individuals Post-Stroke

Objective

In the proposed study, we aim to enhance walking function in people with stroke by applying controlled loads to the affected leg using a novel cable robot during BWSTT in order to augment motor adaptation and enhance training.

IRB Protocol Number

STU00002762

Principal Investigator(s)

Ming Wu

Clinical Trial Categories

• Robotics Research
• Stroke Research

Compensation

• Provided

Sponsor(s)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Contact

Jill Landry, PT at 312-238-4824
or jlandry@ric.org

How to Participate

• age between 18 and 75 years
• medically stable with medical clearance to participate
• history of cerebral vascular accident and demonstration of impaired walking function
• more than 6 month post stroke
• ability to stand and walking without physical assistance with the use of assistive devices or orthoses as needed.