← Back to Search

Web-Based Therapy for Stroke Recovery (STRONG Trial)

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Sandy A McCombe Waller, PhD, PT

Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Individuals over 30 years who have Ischemic or Hemorrhagic stroke discharged from outpatient rehabilitation

Participants need to have enough cognitive and communication function to understand instructions from the web-based program

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up measured at baseline, after 6 weeks, and after 12 weeks of training

Awards & highlights

STRONG Trial Summary

This trial will test whether a free, easy to use, web-based upper extremity stroke rehab program can improve motor function and motivation compared to written exercises.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals over 30 who have had a stroke, are discharged from outpatient rehab, and struggle with arm function but can move their hand forward at least 3 inches. They must have internet access, be able to follow web-based instructions, and provide informed consent. Those with severe cognitive issues or other health conditions that could affect safety aren't eligible.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two home exercise programs for stroke survivors: a standard one versus an interactive web-based program designed to improve arm function. Participants will use the assigned program for six weeks and will be evaluated on motor function and motivation both immediately after and at a 12-week follow-up.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive home therapy programs focused on exercise, there are no direct medical side effects like you'd expect from medication. However, participants may experience fatigue or muscle soreness typical of physical therapy.

STRONG Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Select...

I am over 30 and was discharged from rehab after a stroke.

Select...

I can understand and follow online program instructions.

Select...

I can move my hand forward by at least 3 inches without using my body to help.

STRONG Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ measured at baseline, after 6 weeks, and after 12 weeks of training

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~measured at baseline, after 6 weeks, and after 12 weeks of training

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and measured at baseline, after 6 weeks, and after 12 weeks of 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

Wolf Motor Function Test Short Battery

Secondary outcome measures

Amount of Practice

Fugl Meyer Upper Extremity Motor Performance

Motor Activity Log

+2 more

Other outcome measures

Qualitative comments on impressions of exercise from those in Experimental Group

STRONG Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Web-based Home Exercise ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Standard Home Exercise ProgramActive Control1 Intervention

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of SouthamptonOTHER

215 Previous Clinical Trials

2,466,175 Total Patients Enrolled

11 Trials studying Stroke

454 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor

688 Previous Clinical Trials

374,582 Total Patients Enrolled

10 Trials studying Stroke

1,397 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Sandy A McCombe Waller, PhD, PTPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Maryland, College Park

Media Library

Standard Home Exercise Program Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03484182 — N/A

Stroke Research Study Groups: Web-based Home Exercise Program, Standard Home Exercise Program

Stroke Clinical Trial 2023: Standard Home Exercise Program Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03484182 — N/A

Standard Home Exercise Program 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03484182 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this research accommodating individuals aged fifty and over?

"This medical experiment necessitates that all participants are between 30-80 years old. Separately, there exist 37 trials for minors and 1006 studies dedicated to the elderly."

Answered by AI

Is enrollment still open for participation in this research project?

"Affirmative. Records on clinicaltrials.gov suggest that this trial is actively seeking subjects, with a first post date of September 1st 2019 and most recent edit from March 29th 2022. The experiment necessitates the recruitment of 74 individuals at one medical facility."

Answered by AI

To what extent is participation in this clinical trial widespread?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov's information this research study is actively searching for participants. This trial was initially advertised on September 1st 2019 and has been amended as recently as March 29th 2022. 74 individuals are being sought from one medical centre in particular."

Answered by AI

What qualifications must individuals meet in order to be accepted into this research project?

"To be eligible for this study, patients must have suffered a stroke and fall within the age range of 30 to 80. Up to 74 enrollees are being accepted into the trial."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Efficacy of an Interactive Web-Based Home Therapy Program After Stroke

Kelly Westlake 2019. "Efficacy of an Interactive Web-Based Home Therapy Program After Stroke". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03484182.

All > Stroke