Occupational Therapy Exercises for Chronic Stroke

Houston, TX

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Sean Savitz, MD

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Prior arm injury impacting available passive or active range of motion or significant arm pain with movement

History of seizure/epilepsy

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, month 4, month 8, month 12, month 16, month 20, month 24

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at how exercise affects arm movement in people with chronic stroke. #strokerehab

Who is the study for?

This trial is for chronic stroke survivors at least one month post-stroke, with a confirmed stroke event by CT or MRI. Participants must have some wrist movement and be able to follow instructions. Excluded are those with prior significant arm issues, other brain conditions, substance abuse history, dementia, severe pre-stroke disability, seizures, previous strokes causing arm weakness, pregnancy or contraindications to MRI/TMS.

What is being tested?

The study aims to compare the effectiveness of a standard occupational therapy exercise program on improving arm function in individuals who have had a stroke. The focus is on assessing long-term outcomes using various investigational methods following the prescribed exercises.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves an exercise program rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue related to physical activity but are generally expected to be minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have an arm injury that limits my movement or causes significant pain.

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I have a history of seizures or epilepsy.

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I was significantly independent before my stroke.

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I do not have brain cancer or conditions like multiple sclerosis.

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I have been diagnosed with dementia.

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I have had a stroke before that caused arm weakness or injury.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, month 4, month 8, month 12, month 16, month 20, month 24

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, month 4, month 8, month 12, month 16, month 20, month 24

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, month 4, month 8, month 12, month 16, month 20, month 24 for reporting.