Variable Intense Training for Ataxia and Locomotion
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorIndiana University
About this trial
The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and potential preliminary efficiency of high-intensity training focused on stepping in variable contexts as compared to conventional training in individuals with cerebellar disease
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Ages 18-85
>6 months following brain injury or diagnosis of cerebellar dysfunction
A total score of > 4 on items 5-8 on the SARA for the ipsilateral limb
Ability to ambulate 10 m at self-selected gait speeds (SSV) <1.2 m/s with no greater than minimal physical assistance permitted for postural stability only, but with below knee bracing and/or assistive device as needed
Disqualifiers
Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary or metabolic disease that limits exercise participation, active heterotopic ossification, recurrent history of lower extremity fractures, previous orthopedic or other peripheral or central neurologic injury that may impair locomotor activities
Currently participating in other physical therapy
>50 units of Botox within the past three months in the lower extremity OR in the lower extremity, but above the knee if the participant wears an ankle-foot-orthosis
Individuals deemed not stable between Pre-Baseline Testing and Baseline Testing
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- High-intensity training in variable contexts
- Conventional balance training
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Indiana University
Lead sponsor
Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov