Focus of Attention Training for Stroke Recovery
FOA on Sit to Stand in Individuals Post Chronic Stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Western Carolina University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Participants will learn how focusing attention differently can help them improve in standing up from a chair and walking.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had a stroke for more than 6 months
- I have mild to moderate stroke symptoms
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot stand up from a 20-inch chair without help
- I cannot walk 20 feet, even with help
- I have severe cognitive problems
- I have contraversive pushing
- I show signs of neglect in tasks
- I have orthopedic issues affecting my ability to move from sitting to standing
- I have other neurological conditions that affect my movement
- I am a minor, a prisoner, or pregnant
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to fill some gaps in the literature by examining the effects of focus of attention on motor learning and motor performance of sit to stand in individuals post chronic stroke. This study will investigate whether an internal or external focus of attention can lead to improved use of the affected lower extremity during the sit to stand transition, while maintaining an upr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Stroke \>6 months
* Mild to moderate stroke (NIHSS scores 0-15)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to perform sit to stand from a standard height 20" chair without physical assistance
* Unable to walk 20 feet with or without an assistive device at a contact guard to independent le…
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