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Enhanced Physical Therapy for Stroke

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Waitlist Available
Led By Janice J Eng, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Overground walking speed slower than normal
Within 12 weeks post hemorrhagic or ischemic CVA with hemiparesis (confirmed by medical chart or motor assessment)
Must not have
Pre-stroke health included a neurological condition (such as Parkinson's disease or Multiple Sclerosis) or other serious medical condition (active cancer, uncontrolled diabetes)
Excessive pain in the body/joint preventing participation in an exercise intervention
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks & 12 months post-stroke
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study the effects of best practices in stroke rehabilitation physical therapy on walking outcomes. Participants will use activity monitors to help them track and improve their walking ability.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 19 who've had a stroke within the last 12 weeks and want to improve their walking. They should be medically stable, able to take at least five steps with or without help, and not have a normal walking speed. People can't join if they're in another exercise study, have severe pain that limits exercise, had certain conditions before their stroke like serious gait disorders or neurological diseases, or are in an experimental drug study.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing whether adding best practices to usual care physical therapy helps people walk better after a stroke compared to just usual care. Participants will also use an activity monitor during the trial to see if it aids in improving their walking ability.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical therapy and not medication, side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue from exercise, and potential risk of falls during walking practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I walk slower than most people.
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I had a stroke within the last 12 weeks and have weakness on one side.
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I am currently in a stroke rehabilitation program.
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I am 19 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I had a neurological condition or serious medical issue like uncontrolled diabetes before my stroke.
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I have severe pain in my body or joints that stops me from exercising.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks & 12 months post-stroke
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks & 12 months post-stroke for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Six-minute walk Test
Secondary study objectives
Blood pressure
Euro-QOL 5D-5L
Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Enhanced Physical Therapy Usual CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Best practice implemented
Group II: Usual Physical Therapy CareActive Control1 Intervention
Physical Therapists continue usual care

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor
1,466 Previous Clinical Trials
2,485,149 Total Patients Enrolled
32 Trials studying Stroke
26,445 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Janice J Eng, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of British Columbia
1 Previous Clinical Trials
36 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Stroke
36 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Media Library

Enhancing Physical Therapy Usual Care Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04238260 — N/A
Stroke Research Study Groups: Usual Physical Therapy Care, Enhanced Physical Therapy Usual Care
Stroke Clinical Trial 2023: Enhancing Physical Therapy Usual Care Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04238260 — N/A
Enhancing Physical Therapy Usual Care 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04238260 — N/A
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