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New treatment option for Stroke
Official title Adaptive Dance Activities for People With Stroke
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07591272
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The project will investigate the effects of a novel 12-week Movement Improvisation Skill-building and Adaptive Dance Intervention (MDI) on participation, balance, mobility, balance confidence, psychological well-being, and health-related quality of life in survivors with hemiparesis.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- a first-ever/recurrent ischaemic/haemorrhagic stroke confirmed by imaging tests,
- receiving in-patient care at an acute stroke unit,
- a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) total score of \<16 (mild to moderate stroke),
- hemiparesis after stroke with the affected limb(s) scoring 1-3 on the NIHSS motor arm and/or motor leg items, respectively (drift to no effort...
- a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 2-4 (slight to moderately severe disability), and
You likely can't join if
- transient ischaemic attack,
- subdural or epidural haemorrhage,
- cerebrovascular event due to brain tumour or a head injury,
- neurologic, orthopaedic, muscular, rheumatic or vestibular condition that can interfere with participation in the intervention such as seizure or...
- mental condition such as depression or schizophrenia, or
- visual or auditory impairment that cannot be corrected by visual/hearing aids.
See the full eligibility criteria
- a first-ever/recurrent ischaemic/haemorrhagic stroke confirmed by imaging tests,
- receiving in-patient care at an acute stroke unit,
- a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) total score of \<16 (mild to moderate stroke),
- hemiparesis after stroke with the affected limb(s) scoring 1-3 on the NIHSS motor arm and/or motor leg items, respectively (drift to no effort against gravity),
- a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 2-4 (slight to moderately severe disability), and
- a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of \>2nd percentile.
- transient ischaemic attack,
- subdural or epidural haemorrhage,
- cerebrovascular event due to brain tumour or a head injury,
- neurologic, orthopaedic, muscular, rheumatic or vestibular condition that can interfere with participation in the intervention such as seizure or spinal injury,
- mental condition such as depression or schizophrenia, or
- visual or auditory impairment that cannot be corrected by visual/hearing aids.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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