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Gait Restoration in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients Using Goal-Directed, Robotic, Assisted Treadmill Training

Study Location
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
IRB Protocol Number
1250-001
Investigator(s)
T. George Hornby PhD, PT
Study Objective

The objective of this study is to determine whether goal-directed, robotic-assisted gait training is more effective than conventional rehabilitation treatments for facilitating the recovery of stable walking patterns in hemiparetic stroke patients.

Compensation
Not Provided
Who Can Participate
  • Age greater than 18 years
  • Unilateral Stroke
  • Within 6 months post-injury
  • Cannot be receiving any other outpatient or home therapy targeting the lower limbs
  • Demonstration of hemiparesis (e.g. motor dysfunction in lower limb)
  • Be able to walk short distance without physical assistance
Enrollment
Active Research Studies Currently Recruiting
How To Participate
Contact Jenni Moore at 312-238-1398, or Heidi Roth at 312-238-1397