StrokeNCT03252899
Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke
An observational study of Stroke and Upper Extremity Paresis, run by University Ghent.
Trial summary
A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises and (3) Immobilization. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Survey
- What is being tested?
- Survey therapists and Survey patients
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2016to 1 Apr 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Physiotherapists and occupational therapists Stroke survivors with upper limb impairment
Who may be able to join
- stroke with upper limb paresis
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- experienced in the treatment of stroke patients
Who cannot join
- severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey
- Therapists
About this study
Official title: Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Survey Among Stroke Survivors and Therapists
A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises and (3) Immobilization. The survey took approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
The survey for stroke survivors was divided in seven sections: (1) Personal information (2) Motor recovery of the upper limb and expectations on upper limb recovery; (3) Comfort, pain and quality of life (QoL); (4) Immobilization ; (5) Physiotherapy; (6) Occupational therapy; (7) Nursing (only for patients less than 6 months after stroke). The length to complete the survey was also organized to be achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Survey
- Being tested
- Survey therapists, Survey patients
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Paresis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Survey therapistsOther
A survey was conducted among therapists on upper limb treatment after stroke.
Survey patientsOther
A survey was conducted among stroke survivors on upper limb treatment after stroke.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Therapists | Physiotherapists/occupational therapists experienced in working with stroke patients. Receives: Other: Survey therapists | |
| Subacute stroke patients | Stroke patients less than 6 months after their stroke suffering from upper limb paresis. Receives: Other: Survey patients | |
| Chronic stroke patients | Stroke patients more than 6 months after their stroke suffering from upper limb paresis. Receives: Other: Survey patients |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
A questionnaire assessing the current practices of upper limb rehabilitation after stroke
To identify the current daily practice in stroke rehabilitation concerning upper limb rehabilitation
Measured: Dec 2016 - March 2017
A questionnaire assessing the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation
To identify the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation and understanding the patient needs for that matter.
Measured: Dec 2016 - March 2017
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Aug 2017
- Study start15 Dec 2016
- Primary completion1 Apr 2017
- Study completion1 Apr 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Ghent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03252899
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2016/1055
- Status last verified
- Aug 2017
- First submitted
- 4 Jul 2017
- Last updated
- 17 Aug 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Aug 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Current Practices of Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Survey Among Stroke Survivors and Therapists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03252899
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2016/1055
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Survey
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University GhentUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A survey was conducted among physiotherapists and occupational therapists working with stroke patients. The survey consisted out of 30 questions enquiring personal information and upper limb specific topics divided in 3 sections: (1) Passive mobilization, (2) Active exercises and (3) Immobilization. The survey took approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
The survey for stroke survivors was divided in seven sections: (1) Personal information (2) Motor recovery of the upper limb and expectations on upper limb recovery; (3) Comfort, pain and quality of life (QoL); (4) Immobilization ; (5) Physiotherapy; (6) Occupational therapy; (7) Nursing (only for patients less than 6 months after stroke). The length to complete the survey was also organized to be achieved in 20 to 30 minutes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Therapists | – | Other: Survey therapistsPhysiotherapists/occupational therapists experienced in working with stroke patients. |
| Subacute stroke patients | – | Other: Survey patientsStroke patients less than 6 months after their stroke suffering from upper limb paresis. |
| Chronic stroke patients | – | Other: Survey patientsStroke patients more than 6 months after their stroke suffering from upper limb paresis. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Physiotherapists and occupational therapists Stroke survivors with upper limb impairment
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- stroke with upper limb paresis
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- experienced in the treatment of stroke patients
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- severe language or cognitive problems which make it impossible to complete the survey
- Therapists
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Survey therapistsA survey was conducted among therapists on upper limb treatment after stroke. | Other | Therapists |
| Survey patientsA survey was conducted among stroke survivors on upper limb treatment after stroke. | Other | Chronic stroke patients, Subacute stroke patients |
Primary outcome
A questionnaire assessing the current practices of upper limb rehabilitation after stroke
Time frame: Dec 2016 - March 2017
To identify the current daily practice in stroke rehabilitation concerning upper limb rehabilitation
A questionnaire assessing the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation
Time frame: Dec 2016 - March 2017
To identify the stroke survivors view on upper limb rehabilitation and understanding the patient needs for that matter.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Aug 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Stroke and Upper Extremity Paresis, run by University Ghent.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Aug 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
A questionnaire assessing the current practices of upper limb rehabilitation after stroke (time frame: Dec 2016 - March 2017). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Aug 2017.