Status:
UNKNOWN
Stroke Inpatients Rehabilitation Reinforcement of Activity
Lead Sponsor:
University of Ibadan
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The amount of active therapy provided to patients on an inpatient stroke rehabilitation unit has been reported as often insufficient. Observational studies have found that in the first 14 days post st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Admission for acute inpatient neurorehabilitation of a first stroke (or second stroke after full recovery from prior Transient Ischemic Attack/Stroke).
- Time from onset of stroke to admission for rehabilitation \<35 days.
- Stroke from any cause (thrombotic infarct, cardioembolism, intracerebral hemorrhage) that includes unilateral hemiparesis. Hemiparesis means less than or equal 4/5 strength by the British Medical Council scale for hip flexion tested supine and for knee or ankle flexion and extension (scores less than or equal 22 of 25)
- Ability to follow simple instructions, especially to understand verbal reinforcement about activity.
- Independent in mobility prior to admission.
- Able to walk with no more than physical assistance of 2 persons for at least 3 meters. Subjects can use any type of assistive device and brace needed.
- Able to understand and repeat information related to the Informed Consent
Exclusion
- Current medical disease that will limit physical therapy at the time of randomization or limited walking prior to the stroke, such as serious infection, Deep Vein Thrombosis, orthostatic hypotension, \> stage 2 decubitus ulcer of buttocks or legs, congestive heart failure, claudication, and pain with weight-bearing or walking. Subjects can be entered if a complication resolves within 7 days of admission screening.
- Aphasia with inability to follow 2-step directions during therapeutic instructions or answers Yes/No to questions with greater than or equal 75% accuracy related to personal health and symptoms.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01891565
Start Date
July 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2015
Last Update
July 3 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria