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Behavioural Intervention

Reactive Balance Training for Stroke

Q: Is it possible for me to sign up for this scientific experiment?

<p>This study is seeking 36 patients with <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/stroke">stroke</a>, aged between 18 and 130. To be qualified for the trial, candidates must satisfy these requirements: have had a sub-acute stroke; receive out-patient rehabilitation at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute; demonstrate independent standing capability of more than 30 seconds; reside in their own community; manage to walk unassisted (or aided) over 10 metres.</p>

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Led By Avril Mansfield, PhD

Research Sponsored by Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Sub-acute stroke

Can stand independently for >30 seconds

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up average of three scores at approximately 2-, 4- and 6-months post-discharge

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Study Summary

This trial will help determine the optimal dose of balance training for people with stroke in order to reduce falls.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who have had a stroke, can stand on their own for more than 30 seconds, live in the community, and are receiving outpatient rehab at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. They must be able to walk over 10 meters with or without a walking aid but not another person's help.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests how effective different amounts of reactive balance training (RBT) are in improving balance after stroke. Participants will be randomly placed into one of three groups to receive either 1, 3, or 6 sessions of RBT during routine outpatient rehabilitation.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical training exercises designed to improve balance post-stroke, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue. However, as it is a non-drug intervention, severe side effects are less likely compared to medication trials.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I had a stroke not long ago.

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I can stand on my own for more than 30 seconds.

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I can walk more than 10 meters by myself, with or without a walking aid.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ average of three scores at approximately 2-, 4- and 6-months post-discharge

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~average of three scores at approximately 2-, 4- and 6-months post-discharge

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and average of three scores at approximately 2-, 4- and 6-months post-discharge for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Rate of falls in daily life

Secondary outcome measures

Compliance with the intervention

Rate of accrual

Rate of missing data

Other outcome measures

Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale

Chedoke-McMaster Stroke Assessment

Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test

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Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: 6 sessionsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete six 45-minute sessions of reactive balance training. Participants will experience 40-60 perturbations during each session.

Group II: 3 sessionsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete three 45-minute sessions of reactive balance training. Participants will experience 40-60 perturbations during each session. Participants will also complete 3 45-minute 'traditional' balance training sessions.

Group III: 1 sessionActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will complete one 45-minute session of reactive balance training. Participants will experience 40-60 perturbations during this session. Participants will also complete 5 45-minute 'traditional' balance training sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Toronto Rehabilitation InstituteLead Sponsor

50 Previous Clinical Trials

5,585 Total Patients Enrolled

13 Trials studying Stroke

3,085 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Heart and Stroke Foundation Canadian Partnership for Stroke RecoveryUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

52 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Stroke

52 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Avril Mansfield, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto

3 Previous Clinical Trials

190 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Stroke

190 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are enrollments for this experiment currently being accepted?

"Affirmative, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this medicinal research is presently recruiting participants. The trial was initially revealed to the public on August 20th 2020 and has since been updated in April 25th 2022. 36 individuals must be enrolled from a single study centre."

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Is it possible for me to sign up for this scientific experiment?

"This study is seeking 36 patients with stroke, aged between 18 and 130. To be qualified for the trial, candidates must satisfy these requirements: have had a sub-acute stroke; receive out-patient rehabilitation at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute; demonstrate independent standing capability of more than 30 seconds; reside in their own community; manage to walk unassisted (or aided) over 10 metres."

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Are people aged 35 and above admissible for the experiment?

"This clinical trial is open to those aged between 18 and 130. There are 38 trials designed for minors, while 1005 studies cater specifically to the elderly population."

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How many individuals are being enrolled in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical exploration, which was initially published on August 20th 2020, is currently seeking participants. A total of 36 volunteers need to be sourced from 1 clinic."

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Recent research and studies

BMJ OpenJournal

Determining the Optimal Dose of Reactive Balance Training After Stroke: Study Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

Mansfield, Avril, Elizabeth L Inness, Cynthia J Danells, David Jagroop, Tanvi Bhatt, and Andrew H Huntley. 2020. “Determining the Optimal Dose of Reactive Balance Training After Stroke: Study Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial”. BMJ Open. BMJ. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038073.

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Determining the Optimal Dose of Reactive Balance Training After Stroke

Avril Mansfield 2020. "Determining the Optimal Dose of Reactive Balance Training After Stroke". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04219696.

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