Enhanced Physical Therapy for Stroke
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.
Research Team
Janice J Eng, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Usual Care
Participants receive usual physical therapy care at the start of the study
Enhanced Usual Care
Implementation of best practice physical therapy for locomotor retraining
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Enhancing Physical Therapy Usual Care
- Physical Therapy Usual Care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor