Cognitive Impairment and Gait Balance in Chronic Stroke Survivors

Islam Hassan Fayed

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Chronic Stroke Patients

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07078903

MUREC-March.17/COM-2021/30-3

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 26 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 25 to 75 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

26 participants in 1 patient group

Chronic Stroke Survivors

Description:

A group of 26 adults with chronic stroke will be assessed to examine the relationship between cognitive impairment and gait balance. Cognitive function will be evaluated using the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE), and balance will be assessed using center of pressure measurements with eyes open and closed