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NCT Number: NCT02524015

Novel Treatment For Pusher Syndrome Using Physical Therapy

The purpose of this study is to see if a specific physical therapy intervention speeds recovery from stroke-related "pusher syndrome."

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Key information

Conditions

Pusher Syndrome Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

21 year–89 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Recent (within 2 months) unilateral stroke
  • Burke Lateropulsion Scale ≥ 2
  • Age 21 to 89 years
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

  • Prior stroke within the past 6 months
  • Cerebellar stroke
  • Stroke-related brain imaging (MRI or CT) unavailable
  • Global or receptive aphasia
  • Prior documented neurologic disorder (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's)

Treatment and study plan

Novel physical therapy

Other

Standard physical therapy

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Recovery from pusher syndrome as measured by changes in the Burke Lateropulsion Scale score over time.

    Time frame: Initial, and then weekly until discharge from inpatient rehabilitation unit. Average inpatient stay is expected to be no greater than 4 weeks.

    The Burke Lateropulsion Scale (BLS) is used in the literature to measure the presence of pusher syndrome. We will measure BLS upon admission and at weekly intervals to monitor whether patients in the experimental group demonstrate faster recovery than the control group, as demonstrated by change in BLS score over change in time (days).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Loma Linda University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Aug 14, 2015
Registry last updated
Nov 21, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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