Isokinetic Strength Training in Hemiparetic Patient With Knee Extension Thrust
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorRennes University Hospital
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of an isokinetic strength training of knee flexor and extensor muscles on walking performance in hemiparetic patients with knee extension thrust.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Hemiparetic patient (hemorragic or ischemic stroke)
Subacute stage (< 6 Months) ou chronic stage of stroke (> 6 months) (6 patients in each group)
Age between 18 and 75 years
Able to walk 10 meters independently without any assistive devices
Disqualifiers
Major comprehension deficit that not allow to give informed consent and participate to isokinetic strength training (assessed with comprehension subscore of Langague screening Test)
non stable (unstable cardiovascular condition)
musculoskeletal disorders with knee pain that not allowed isokinetic strength training
Botulinum toxin injection less than 3 months or repeated injection in lower limb,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- isokinetic strength training of knee extensor and flexor muscles
Treatment groups
12 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov