Baer 2009

Methods	Method: multicentre RCT Method of randomisation: stratified randomisation based on side of lesion and initial FAC score Blinding of outcome assessors: not described Adverse events: not stated Deaths: not stated Drop outs: 8 during intervention phase ITT: unclear
Participants	Country: UK 77 people with subacute stroke within 3 months of stroke onset Ambulatory at study onset: not described Inclusion criteria: stroke as defined by WHO; age over 18; medically stable; 1 minute standing balance (with or without support), ability to understand and follow verbal instructions
Interventions	2 arms: CTL group received "normal gait re‐education" for 8 weeks, at least 3 times per week EXP group received gait re‐education by treadmill training for 8 weeks, at least 3 times per week
Outcomes	Outcomes were recorded at baseline and after 8 weeks of therapy: Measures of timed gait (10‐Metre Walk Test) Motor Assessment Scale FAC gait capacity (6‐Minute Walk Test) ADL (Barthel Index) modified Rivermead Mobility Index Timed Up and Go Stroke Impact Scale
Notes	Characteristics derived from conference abstract