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
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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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