Effects on Subacute Stroke With Robotic Assistive Gait Training
The Effectiveness of Subacute Stroke Patients Receiving Robotic Assisted Gait Training
Changhua Christian Hospital
40 participants
Jul 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn about the effects of Robotic Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) combined with traditional physical therapy in subacute stroke patients. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does RAGT combined with traditional physical therapy improve gait and functional performance in subacute stroke patients compared to traditional physical therapy alone? Participants who are subacute stroke patients will be randomly assigned to receive either both RAGT and traditional physical therapy or only traditional physical therapy. Their gait and functional performance will be assessed during the study period.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Diagnosed with stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) confirmed by medical imaging.
- Subacute phase of stroke (onset within 1 to 3 months).
- Moderate to good standing balance ability.
- Sufficient cognitive ability to understand the study and follow instructions.
- Able to participate in rehabilitation training during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria7
- Body weight over 90 kg.
- Presence of other neurological disorders.
- Severe cardiovascular disease or other health conditions affecting mobility.
- Significant lower limb pain, joint contracture, or spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score \> 3) that impairs walking.
- Diagnosed with cardiopulmonary disease that contraindicates exercise training.
- Cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of training instructions or completion of questionnaires.
- Inability to complete the rehabilitation training protocol.
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Interventions
Participants in this group will receive robotic-assisted gait training three times per week (every other day) for 30 minutes per session, using the FREE Walk exoskeleton device (FREE Bionics, Taiwan). The device assists with walking, standing, and sitting. A physical therapist will help the participant wear the exoskeleton and supervise the training, adjusting the level of robotic support and intensity based on the participant's ability. In addition to RAGT, participants will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) on the remaining weekdays (2 days/week), 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.
Participants in this group will receive conventional stroke rehabilitation therapy (including sit to stand, balance and gait training) 5 days/week, 30 minutes per session. Intervention Duration: 4 weeks.
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NCT07040215