Upstate Active Clinical Trials Seeking Participants
Study title
Randomized Trial of the Innovative Neurotronics WalkAide Compared to Conventional Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) in Stroke Patients
IRB number
6004
What is the purpose of the study?
To establish equivalence of incremental benefit to standard of care Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) for patients with foot drop due to stroke, and to assess the functional improvement of ambulation and improved activities of daily living.
Who is eligible?
90 days post stroke, eligible for Medicare
What is involved if I participate?
- How long is the study?
12 months - Is transportation provided or reimbursed?
Yes - Is parking provided or reimbursed?
Yes - What tests and procedures are involved?
10 m walk, Modified Emory Functional Ambulation Profile, Gait Rite testing, Berg Balance Scale, 6 minute Walk Test, Stroke Impact Scale, Stroke Specific Quality of Life Inventory.
Who is the doctor administering the study?
Margaret A Turk
Where will the study take place?
Upstate Medical University
Over what time period is the study scheduled to run?
May 2011 - December 2012
Who can I contact for more information?
- Name: Lynne Romeiser Logan
- Phone: 315-464-5820
- Email: loganl@upstate.edu
- Fax: 315-464-8699
If you are interested in this trial, please contact the study coordinator or investigator noted above.
