Enhanced Physical Therapy for Stroke

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Janice J Eng, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of British Columbia

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of implementing best practices into current stroke rehabilitation physical therapy on walking outcomes. Participants will also be provided an activity monitor to help them track and target their walking practice to determine if this can improve walking ability.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I walk slower than most people.

I can walk at least 5 steps with minimal help or a device.

Improving my walking is one of my rehab goals.

Exclusion Criteria

I had a neurological condition or serious medical issue like uncontrolled diabetes before my stroke.

I have severe pain in my body or joints that stops me from exercising.

I am expected to undergo less than 2 weeks of daily rehab.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Enhancing Physical Therapy Usual Care (Behavioral Intervention)
• Physical Therapy Usual Care (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview 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.

Participant Groups

Group I: Enhanced Physical Therapy Usual Care Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Best practice implemented

Group II: Usual Physical Therapy Care Active Control 1 Intervention

Physical Therapists continue usual care

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University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of British Columbia Lead Sponsor

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