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. 2014 Jan 23;2014(1):CD002840. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002840.pub3

Thompson 2006

Methods RCT Method of randomisation: not described Blinding of outcome assessors: not described Adverse events: not stated Deaths: not stated Drop outs: not stated ITT: not stated
Participants Country: USA 22 participants Ambulatory at study onset: not stated Mean age: 58 years Inclusion criteria: not stated Exclusion criteria: not stated
Interventions 3 arms:

  1. CTL: overground walking at a self selected speed, 2 times per week for 4 weeks (40 minutes per week)

  2. EXP 1: body weight supported treadmill training at self selected speed, 2 times per week for 4 weeks (40 minutes per week)

  3. EXP 2: body weight supported treadmill training at fast speed, 2 times per week for 4 weeks (40 minutes per week)
Outcomes Outcomes were recorded at baseline, post intervention and after 1‐month and 6‐month follow‐up:

  • lower limb function (Fugl‐Meyer Assessment)

  • ADL performance (Barthel‐Index)

  • gait endurance (6‐Minute Walk Test)

  • measures of timed gait (10‐Metre Walk Test)
Notes Abstract only