Cognitive Impairment and Gait Balance in Chronic Stroke Survivors
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Chronic Stroke Patients. Basic parameters: 25 years — 75 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Relationship Between Cognitive Impairment and Gait Balance in Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Overview
This study aims to investigate the relationship between cognitive impairment and gait balance in individuals with chronic stroke. Using the IQCODE and a balance assessment system, the study evaluates how post-stroke cognitive decline may influence stability and motor control. The findings will support better rehabilitation strategies tailored to cognitive function.
Detailed description
Cognitive and motor impairments are common consequences of stroke, but they are often treated separately. A growing body of evidence suggests a potential link between cognitive function and physical performance, including balance and gait. This prospective, cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between post-stroke cognitive impairment and gait balance in chronic stroke survivors. Participants will undergo cognitive evaluation using the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE), and gait balance will be assessed through center of pressure velocity with eyes open and closed. The goal is to identify whether cognitive decline is associated with impaired balance performance and to explore the influence of age, stroke type, and duration on these outcomes.
Primary outcome measures
- Correlation between IQCODE scores and center of pressure velocity (eyes open) [Time frame: At baseline (single session)]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Correlation between IQCODE scores and center of pressure velocity (eyes closed) [Time frame: At baseline (single session)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 25-75 years
- Diagnosed with chronic stroke (≥6 months post-stroke)
- Able to stand independently for testing
- Capable of completing assessments or has an informant available for IQCODE
Exclusion criteria
- Severe visual, vestibular, or musculoskeletal impairments
- History of other neurological disorders
- Acute illness or uncontrolled medical condition
- Inability to follow instructions or complete cognitive/balance assessments
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07078903 · MUREC-March.17/COM-2021/30-3