Cycle and Stroke With Biofeedback for Power Symmetry
Cycling Intervention With Biofeedback of Power Symmetry for Patients With Stroke in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Who can join
Ages 18 to 70 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. they have a confirmed MCA or ACA ischemic or intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke, confirmed by CT/MRI or clinical documentation -AND demonstrating lower extremity hemiparesis \[\< 100 on lower limb Motricity Index24\] 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 Exclusion Criteria: 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.
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Traditional (other)
- cycle with biofeedback (other)
Sponsor: University of Utah · Participants: 20 · Started: Apr 1, 2021
Contact the study team
- Heather A Hayes, PhD · Phone: 801-587-9249
- Tamara Garff · Phone: 8015853122
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06857916
Locations in the U.S.
| Utah | University Health, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, Salt Lake City |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.