N/A
Completed N=100
Impact of More Frequent PT Services
Mobility Limitation · Physical Disability · Stroke, Acute
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04778475 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Score of Postural Assessment Stroke Scale (PASS) — 10.23; 5.78 score on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine what amount of physical therapy is beneficial in the hospital setting after suffering a stroke. This study involves research. The investigators propose to enroll 150 individuals with acute stroke admitted to MUSC over the next 12 months and randomize them into increased frequency and usual care PT treatment groups. This study will be designed as a randomized control trial. If a patient agrees to participate, they will be assigned (at random) to either a treatment group which will receive more frequent therapy services or to the control group which will receive the "standard" amount of therapy services currently provided in the hospital setting (~3-5 times per week). By studying the balance, walking and success of patients in the treatment group compared with the control group- the researchers hope to better understand the effect of more frequent physical therapy services on your independence post stroke.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Score of Postural Assessment Stroke Scale (PASS) |
10.23; 5.78 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Modified Rankin Scale |
-1.70; -0.89 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AMPAC) Score |
4.65; 1.90 | — |
| PRIMARY Mean Length of Stay |
5.0; 5.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Score |
-4.79; -3.45 | — |
| SECONDARY Mean National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Score (NIHSS) |
7.6; 5.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Mean Modified Rankin Scale Score |
3.3; 2.9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Acute stroke
- NIH score of 2-15 with motor involvement
- Age </=80yo
- Medical stability for increased therapy services( determined by Stroke Service NP)
Exclusion Criteria
- Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give -informed consent
- Medical instability or cerebral perfusion dependence, requiring bed rest
- Pregnancy (noted in chart)
- Inmates (noted in chart)
- COVID-19 infection (PCR positive labs)
- Dialysis (noted in chart & performed while inpatient)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04778475). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.