NCT06042179Completed
Frequency vs Error Augmentation Training in Acute Physical Therapy Post Stroke
Impact of Intense Physical Therapy on Functional Mobility Outcomes in the Acute Stroke Population - Phase II
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 25 Mar 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The Department of Physical Therapy in conjunction with the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks support for developing an evidence-based approach for the mobilization of patients within the first 24 hours of admission for an acute stroke and for increasing the frequency and intensity of acute PT services while inpatient. This evidence will prepare physical therapists and guide practice in the delivery of acute stroke mobilization in the hospital setting to optimize length of stay, disposition planning, and enhance long term recovery outcomes. This research hopes to challenge the clinical paradigm regarding the possibility of decreased functional outcomes with early mobilization post stroke. The investigators acknowledge that acute stroke patients may not be able to tolerate an extensive early mobility program but may benefit from shorter more frequent sessions of therapy early in their recovery. Throughout the literature, there are clinical practice guidelines for both the inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient therapy sectors and post stroke recovery. Little is known about the contribution of therapy services in the acute hospital setting and therapy's impact on long term functional gains. This study will compare outcomes (AM-PAC, PASS, length of stay and post discharge mRS) across four groups- 1) standard of care 2) increased frequency 3) increased intensity 4) combined increased frequency and intensity. The goal of this project is to determine the appropriate dosage of post stroke mobility in the acute care hospital setting.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 102 (actual)
- First submitted
- 1 Sept 2023
- Start date
- 15 Jan 2024
- Primary completion date
- 31 Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT06042179
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 102
- From 15 Jan 2024 to the primary completion date, 31 Mar 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Known current COVID-19 infection (PCR positive labs)
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
Other
- Medical instability or cerebral perfusion dependence, requiring bed rest
- Pregnancy (noted in chart)
- Inmates (noted in chart or by guards present at bedside)
- Dialysis (noted in chart \& performed while inpatient)
- External Carotid Artery Stenting Procedure
Who the study is looking for
- Acute stroke
- NIHSS score of 2-18 with motor involvement
- Age 18-80
- Medical stability for increased therapy services, determined by Stroke Service NP (no large fluctuations or instability for vitals, BP, mental status or seizure like activity) Ability to provide informed consent (alert and oriented x 4 and able to follow commands)
Age in the registry: 18 years to 80 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Charleston | United States | Unknown status |
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