Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke:a study protocol for a multi-centre, single blind randomised pilot trial

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Hollands, Kristen L, Pelton, Trudy, Wimperis, Andrew, Whitham, Diane, Jowett, Sue, Sackley, Catherine, Alan, Wing and van Vliet, Paulette (2013) Visual cue training to improve walking and turning after stroke:a study protocol for a multi-centre, single blind randomised pilot trial. Trials, 14. ISSN 1745-6215

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Abstract

Visual information comprises one of the most salient sources of information used to control walking and the dependence on vision to maintain dynamic stability increases following a stroke. We hypothesize, therefore, that rehabilitation efforts incorporating visual cues may be effective in triggering recovery and adaptability of gait following stroke. This feasibility trial aims to estimate probable recruitment rate, effect size, treatment adherence and response to gait training with visual cues in contrast to conventional overground walking practice following stroke.Methods/design: A 3-arm, parallel group, multi-centre, single blind, randomised control feasibility trial will compare overground visual cue training (O-VCT), treadmill visual cue training (T-VCT), and usual care (UC). Participants (n = 60) will be randomly assigned to one of three treatments by a central randomisation centre using computer generated tables to allocate treatment groups. The research assessor will remain blind to allocation. Treatment, delivered by physiotherapists, will be twice weekly for 8 weeks at participating outpatient hospital sites for the O-VCT or UC and in a University setting for T-VCT participants.Individuals with gait impairment due to stroke, with restricted community ambulation (gait speed

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Rehabilitation Sciences (former - to 2014)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation
Related URLs:	http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/...
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2013 00:43
Last Modified:	16 May 2023 17:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/43706
DOI:	10.1186/1745-6215-14-276

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