Stroke RehabilitationNCT06898073
Dual-task Training During Curved Walking in Stroke Patients
A study testing cognitive dual-task group and Single-task group in people with Stroke Rehabilitation, run by Fooyin University at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of curved walking training under dual-task conditions on the cognitive function and walking ability of stroke patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- What is being tested?
- cognitive dual-task group and Single-task group
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 12 Mar 2025to 31 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- First-time unilateral stroke
- Age between 40 and 80 years
- Able to walk 10 meters continuously with or without the use of assistive devices
- Capable of following instructions and performing simple arithmetic
- Brunnstrom stage 3 or higher
Who cannot join
- Other neurological disease or unstable medical conditions
- Visual field defect
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) <24 points
- Pusher syndrome
- Half-sided neglect
- Expressive aphasia
- Poorly controlled hypertension or cardiovascular disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Dual-task Training During Curved Walking for Cognitive Function in Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of curved walking training under dual-task conditions on the cognitive function and walking ability of stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Being tested
- cognitive dual-task group, Single-task group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
cognitive dual-task groupBehavioural
Cognitive tasks as the second task in addition to walking
Single-task groupBehavioural
walking without performing a second task during the walking training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive tasks as the second task in addition to walking | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: cognitive dual-task group |
| walking without performing a second task during the walking training | Other | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Single-task group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mini-Mental State Examination
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) includes items such as orientation, attention, memory, language, verbal comprehension, executive function, and construction ability. The maximum score is 30 points. A higher score indicates better cognitive function. One point is given for each correct answer. A total score below 24 suggests mild cognitive impairment, while a score below 16 indicates severe cognitive impairment.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Trail Making Test
The test consists of two parts, A and B. In part A, the participant is asked to connect a series of numbers in sequential order as quickly as possible. Part B includes both numbers and colors, where the participant must alternate between connecting the numbers and colors in order. The test records the time taken to complete the sequence and the number of errors made for scoring. If part B is not completed within 5 minutes, the test is stopped, and the highest score of 300 seconds is recorded. A lower score indicates faster completion time, suggesting better function.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - time
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. The time (seconds) taken to turn will be recorded using a stopwatch.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - numbers of steps
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. The numbers of steps taken to turn will be recorded using a counter.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - gait speed
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. Gait speed (m/s) will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - step length
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. Step length (cm) during gait will be recorded and analyzed using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - step time
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. Step time (seconds) will be recorded and analyzed using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - time
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. The time taken to turn will be recorded using a stopwatch.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - numbers of steps
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. The numbers of steps taken to turn will be recorded using a counter.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - gait speed
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. Gait speed will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - step length
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. Step length (cm) will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - step time
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. Step time (second) will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Timed up and go test
This test requires a 3-meter distance to be marked on the floor, with a chair placed at one end. The time which the participant stands up, walks forward to the 3-meter mark, turns around, walks back to the chair, and sits down again will be calculated and recorded.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Time taken to complete the Figure-of-Eight Walk test
The figure-eight walking test path includes both straight and turning paths. The participant will first be asked to stand between two traffic cones, spaced 5 feet apart. They will then be instructed to walk forward, turn around the first cone in their preferred direction, return to the starting point, and then turn around the second cone in the opposite direction before returning to the center. The time taken to complete the figure-eight walking test will be recorded.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Numbers of steps to complete the Figure-of-Eight Walk test
The figure-eight walking test path includes both straight and turning paths. The participant will first be asked to stand between two traffic cones, spaced 5 feet apart. They will then be instructed to walk forward, turn around the first cone in their preferred direction, return to the starting point, and then turn around the second cone in the opposite direction before returning to the center. Numbers of steps to complete the Figure-of-Eight Walk test will be recorded.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Berg Balance Scale
This scale includes 14 test items. The scoring for each item ranges from 0 to 4. Generally, a score of 0 means the participant is completely unable to perform the test, while a score of 4 means the participant can complete the action within the specified time or achieve the maximum required distance or range of motion for the task. Each test item has a clear description of the scoring criteria. The total score is 56, and a higher score indicates better balance ability.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence scale
This is a questionnaire that assesses the participant's level of self-confidence in maintaining balance in 16 situations commonly encountered in the community. Each of the 16 items is scored starting from 0, where 0 indicates no confidence, and scores increase in intervals of 10, with a maximum score of 100. A score of 100 represents complete confidence in maintaining balance.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Number of falls
The number of falls experienced by the participant in the past year will first be recorded. The participant will then be provided with a fall diary to track the number of falls during the one-year follow-up period after the assessment. In this study, a fall is defined as when the individual unintentionally falls to the ground, floor, or another lower level position. Each month, a follow-up phone call will be made to ensure the participant is recording the fall count as required.
Measured: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Mar 2025
- Study start12 Mar 2025
- Primary completion31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Stroke RehabilitationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fooyin University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06898073
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KSVGH24-CT8-05
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 9 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 10 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Dual-task Training During Curved Walking for Cognitive Function in Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06898073
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KSVGH24-CT8-05
- Conditions
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Fooyin UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of curved walking training under dual-task conditions on the cognitive function and walking ability of stroke patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive tasks as the second task in addition to walking | Experimental | Behavioral: cognitive dual-task group |
| walking without performing a second task during the walking training | Other | Behavioral: Single-task group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- First-time unilateral stroke
- Age between 40 and 80 years
- Able to walk 10 meters continuously with or without the use of assistive devices
- Capable of following instructions and performing simple arithmetic
- Brunnstrom stage 3 or higher
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Other neurological disease or unstable medical conditions
- Visual field defect
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) <24 points
- Pusher syndrome
- Half-sided neglect
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| cognitive dual-task groupCognitive tasks as the second task in addition to walking | Behavioural | Cognitive tasks as the second task in addition to walking |
| Single-task groupwalking without performing a second task during the walking training | Behavioural | walking without performing a second task during the walking training |
Primary outcome
Mini-Mental State Examination
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) includes items such as orientation, attention, memory, language, verbal comprehension, executive function, and construction ability. The maximum score is 30 points. A higher score indicates better cognitive function. One point is given for each correct answer. A total score below 24 suggests mild cognitive impairment, while a score below 16 indicates severe cognitive impairment.
Trail Making Test
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The test consists of two parts, A and B. In part A, the participant is asked to connect a series of numbers in sequential order as quickly as possible. Part B includes both numbers and colors, where the participant must alternate between connecting the numbers and colors in order. The test records the time taken to complete the sequence and the number of errors made for scoring. If part B is not completed within 5 minutes, the test is stopped, and the highest score of 300 seconds is recorded. A lower score indicates faster completion time, suggesting better function.
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - time
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. The time (seconds) taken to turn will be recorded using a stopwatch.
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - numbers of steps
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. The numbers of steps taken to turn will be recorded using a counter.
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - gait speed
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. Gait speed (m/s) will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - step length
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. Step length (cm) during gait will be recorded and analyzed using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Walking ability with different attention loads while turning - step time
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a continuous curved path, without or with dual tasks. Step time (seconds) will be recorded and analyzed using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - time
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. The time taken to turn will be recorded using a stopwatch.
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - numbers of steps
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. The numbers of steps taken to turn will be recorded using a counter.
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - gait speed
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. Gait speed will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - step length
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. Step length (cm) will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Walking ability with different attention loads while straight-line walking - step time
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The participant will be asked to walk 10 meters in a straight-line path, without or with dual tasks. Step time (second) will be recorded using the commercially available portable gait analysis system (Gait Up).
Timed up and go test
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
This test requires a 3-meter distance to be marked on the floor, with a chair placed at one end. The time which the participant stands up, walks forward to the 3-meter mark, turns around, walks back to the chair, and sits down again will be calculated and recorded.
Time taken to complete the Figure-of-Eight Walk test
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The figure-eight walking test path includes both straight and turning paths. The participant will first be asked to stand between two traffic cones, spaced 5 feet apart. They will then be instructed to walk forward, turn around the first cone in their preferred direction, return to the starting point, and then turn around the second cone in the opposite direction before returning to the center. The time taken to complete the figure-eight walking test will be recorded.
Numbers of steps to complete the Figure-of-Eight Walk test
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
The figure-eight walking test path includes both straight and turning paths. The participant will first be asked to stand between two traffic cones, spaced 5 feet apart. They will then be instructed to walk forward, turn around the first cone in their preferred direction, return to the starting point, and then turn around the second cone in the opposite direction before returning to the center. Numbers of steps to complete the Figure-of-Eight Walk test will be recorded.
3 secondary outcomes
Berg Balance Scale
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence scale
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Number of falls
Time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Jun 2025.
Related trials for Stroke Rehabilitation
Recruiting
Neuromodulation-Enhanced Use of RObotic BALANCE Training to Improve Balance Function in Individuals With Stroke
Stroke, Stroke (CVA) or Transient Ischemic Attack
Enrolling by invitation
Evaluation of an Adaptive Neurotechnology Based on Motor Imagery in Patients Who Suffered a Left Hemisphere Stroke
Stroke, Brain Computer Interface
Enrolling by invitationObservational study
Enhancing Resilience Among Patients With Stroke: Implementation of High Intensity Home-based Rehabilitation
Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation
Active, not recruiting
Visual and Auditory Electromyography Biofeedback Among Stroke Patients
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Recruiting
Music Therapy for Rehabilitation in Post-stroke Non-fluent Aphasia: the Indian Adaptation
Stroke Rehabilitation, Aphasia, Broca
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing cognitive dual-task group and Single-task group in people with Stroke Rehabilitation, run by Fooyin University at 1 site in Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact I-Hsuan Chen (886-7-7811151#7043, Y0894@fy.edu.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mini-Mental State Examination (time frame: From baseline to the end of treatment at 3 weeks). The study lists 15 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Jun 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 2 Nov 2026.