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NCT Number: NCT01536990

Sensitivity to Change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Patients With Stroke

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) in individuals affected by stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Lower Extremity Dysfunction Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

About this study

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) in individuals affected by stroke. Patients were measured with the LEFS at the beginning and end of physical therapy treatment, or at 8 weeks of physical therapy treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Medically stable patients receiving inpatient or outpatient physical therapy care for lower extremity dysfunction due to stroke

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to understand English
  • More than moderate assist for bed mobility and coming to sitting from the supine position
  • Lower extremity amputation
  • Unable to reach overhead, grasp an object, or feed self with an upper extremity

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. LEFS

    Time frame: 36 days average (range 4-76 days)

    Lower Extremity Function Scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Sensitivity to Change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale and a Single-Item Functional Assessment Tool in Patients With Neurological Impairments Secondary to Stroke

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2011
First posted
Feb 22, 2012
Registry last updated
Aug 31, 2023

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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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