Status:
COMPLETED
Motor Control Physical Therapist Support Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
University of Cincinnati
Collaborating Sponsors:
TriHealth Inc.
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to systematically determine the effect of unnecessary physical therapist assistance in individuals after stroke during the practice of an upper limb task on an individual'...
Detailed Description
Independent motor task performance is the most highly prioritized outcome of physical therapy for individuals with motor disability. Accordingly, a key priority for physical therapists in multiple pra...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between 45 and 80 years at time of consenting
- Previous diagnosis of stroke for which they sought treatment (\> 1 month prior to enrollment)
- Able to communicate with investigators, follow a 2-step command and correctly answer consent comprehension questions
- Independence or modified independence during ambulation (defined as the ability to ambulate with no physical assist and walk with an assistive device as needed) for at least 30 ft.
- Score 0-3 on the Modified Rankin Scale, which indicates complete independence to moderate disability but able to walk without assistance.
- Maintain standing balance for \> 2 minutes with no physical support.
- Maintain grasp of a handheld object with at least one hand.
Exclusion
- Limited language abilities, deafness, blindness, or serious motor impairment that outright prevents performance of the experimental tasks (e.g., severe lower extremity spasticity)
- Pregnancy.
- Pain with weightbearing \> 4/10.
- Inability to answer consent questions and follow simple 1-step commands.
- Any other medical condition that would preclude the valid administration of the study measures, specifically seizure disorders or additional neurologic conditions beyond stroke.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 2 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 12 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04856527
Start Date
June 2 2021
End Date
October 12 2021
Last Update
August 21 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Cincinnati Center for Cognition, Action, and Perception
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45221