CompletedNot Applicable

Fast Muscle Activation and Stepping Training (FAST) Post-stroke

Canada55 participantsStarted 2012-11-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether FAST (Fast muscle Activation and Stepping Training) exercises will improve walking balance in individuals after stroke to a greater extent than usual care. Hypothesis: The primary hypothesis is that improvements in walking balance will be larger following 12 sessions of FAST exercise retraining compared to usual care in persons in the sub-acute phase after stroke.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

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Study population: Subjects with a diagnosis of stroke Inclusion Criteria: * first stroke (\<6 months ago) * presence of hemiparesis in the lower extremity * minimum Berg Balance Score (BBS) of 30/56 * cognitive ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * bilateral stroke, or a previous stroke in the other hemisphere * severe co-morbidity that is likely to dominate the pattern of care * co-existing peripheral neuropathies or disorders of the vestibular apparatus * musculoskeletal problems * global aphasia or receptive aphasia

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Community Balance and Mobility Scale

Timeframe: Pre treatment and Post treatment (6 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01573585

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03-31

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