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Focus of Attention Strategies for Stroke Recovery

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Recruiting
Led By Ashley W Hyatt, DPT, PhD (C)
Research Sponsored by Western Carolina University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
At least 18 years of age, of any gender, race, or ethnic group
Post stroke <6 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up long term (1 hour post training)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial investigates if an internal or external focus of attention can help stroke survivors improve their leg use and posture during getting up.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals over 18 years old who have had a stroke within the last six months. It's not suitable for those with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, contraversive pushing, neglect issues, or inability to stand or walk unassisted due to orthopedic or other neurological conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study explores how different types of thinking during a task (focusing on body movements vs. focusing on environmental outcomes) affect the ability to stand up from sitting after a stroke. The goal is to see if either method improves use of affected legs and upright trunk posture.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves attention strategies rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience fatigue or frustration while learning and performing the sit-to-stand tasks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I had a stroke less than 6 months ago.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~long term (1 hour post training)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and long term (1 hour post training) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Gait symmetry
Proportion of force under affected lower extremity
Trunk alignment

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Extneral Focus of Attention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be given instructions that make them think about an outside target or outcome. Participants assigned to this condition first will complete the internal focus condition second in the cross over.
Group II: Internal Focus of Attention GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be given instructions that make them think about their body's movements. Participants assigned to this condition first will complete the external focus condition second in the cross over.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Western Carolina UniversityLead Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
263 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Stroke
58 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Mission Health System, Asheville, NCOTHER
3 Previous Clinical Trials
944 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Stroke
38 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Texas Woman's UniversityOTHER
86 Previous Clinical Trials
5,864 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Stroke
602 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Media Library

Extneral Focus of Attention Group Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05874661 — N/A
Stroke Research Study Groups: Internal Focus of Attention Group, Extneral Focus of Attention Group
Stroke Clinical Trial 2023: Extneral Focus of Attention Group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05874661 — N/A
Extneral Focus of Attention Group 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05874661 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is participation in this clinical experiment open to the public?

"To meet the eligibility requirements for this study, candidates must have had a stroke and be in between 18 to 100 years of age. This trial is looking for 16 participants in total."

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Does this research project admit participants who are octogenarians or older?

"The terms of this medical trial necessitate that applicants are between 18 and 100 years old. Currently, there are 41 studies for minors and 1060 for the elderly cohort."

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Are any vacancies still available for participants in this research study?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data implies that the trial, which was initially published on April 2nd 2023, is recruiting participants actively. A total of 16 patients need to be enrolled between two distinct medical centres."

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How many individuals have signed up to partake in this research endeavor?

"Affirmative, the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this experiment is currently recruiting. This trial was originally posted in April 2nd 2023 and had its parameters updated as recently as May 22nd of the same year. A total of 16 participants are being sought from two different sites."

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~2 spots leftby May 2024