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Virtually Assisted Home Rehabilitation After Acute STroke (VAST-rehab) (VAST-rehab)

Primary Purpose

Stroke

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Telerehabilitation
Sponsored by
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring rehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Informed consent provided by the subject or legally authorized representative. Occurrence of a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke pre-stroke mRS less than 3 Qualifying Stroke Event must be confirmed by CT or MRI Recommended to participate in self-guided or in-person rehabilitation activities by a physician or rehabilitation therapist Must have sufficient cognitive and language abilities to comprehend verbal commands and to carry out the study assessments Able to access the internet via a personal device Exclusion Criteria: . History of neurological or other disease resulting in significant functional impairment (e.g.Parkinson's disease, motor neuron disease, moderate dementia, arthritis,contractures or fixed anatomical abnormality). Subjects with a severe comorbid disorder that has reasonable likelihood of limiting survival to less than 6 months. Any other conditions that, in the opinion of the investigators, would preclude safe and/or effective participation.

Sites / Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Telerehabilitation

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Feasibility as assessed by number of participants that completed all scheduled visits.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in Functional independence as assessed by the Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
This is an 18 item questionnaire and each is scored from 1(complete dependence on helper) to 7(complete independence), a higher number indicating more independence
Patient-Specific Functional Scale
This tool allows for Subjects to self report activities of daily living that have been affected by stroke and rate severity of impact on these activities. This is scored from 0(unable to perform activity) to 10(able to perform activity at the same level as before injury or problem)
Change in impact of stroke as assessed by the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)
This is a A 59 item questionnaire whereby subjects identify the impact of stroke on strength, hand function, mobility, activities of daily living, memory, communication, emotion, and handicap. Item responses are scored on a 5-point Likert-style scale. A score of 1 = an inability to complete the item and a score of 5 = no difficulty experienced at all. A standardized score ranging from 0 to 100 is calculated for all domains, with higher scores indicating a higher quality of life
Change in quality of life as assessed by the EuroQol-5-5level scale (EQ-5D-5L)
A self reporting, quality of life measurement that asks Subjects to rate their severity of problems related to mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. There are 5 questions in the first section and each question is scored from 0-5,a higher number indicating a worse outcome .There is a visual scale at the end that is scored from 0(worst health) to 100(best health), higher number indicating better outcome . .
Change in cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Montreal Cognitive Assessment(s-MoCA)
8 item questionnaire ,with a possible score of 1-5, a lower number indicating higher cognitive impairment
Change in performance in activities of daily living as assessed by the Barthel Index
This is a scoring technique that measures performance in ten activities of daily living including feeding, wheelchair to bed transfers, grooming ,chair to toilet transfers, walking, using stairs, dressing, and continence of bowels and bladder. This is a 10 item questionnaire and is scored from 0-100, a higher score indicating higher level of independence.
Change in symptoms related to stroke as assessed by the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)
the score for each ability is a number between 0(normal functioning) to 4(completely impaired). The score is calculated by adding the number for each element of the scale with a highest score of 42, a higher score meaning more impairment.
Change in degree of disability or dependence as measured by the Modified Rankin Score(mRS)
mRS is a 6 point disability scale with possible scores from 0(no disability) to 5(disability requiring constant care) a higher score indicating more disability

Full Information

First Posted
December 12, 2022
Last Updated
March 29, 2023
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05659784
Brief Title
Virtually Assisted Home Rehabilitation After Acute STroke (VAST-rehab)
Acronym
VAST-rehab
Official Title
Virtually Assisted Home Rehabilitation After Acute STroke (VAST-rehab)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
April 20, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of a virtual education and virtual visit program in engaging patients with rehabilitation at home after stroke.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Stroke
Keywords
rehabilitation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
30 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Telerehabilitation
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Telerehabilitation
Intervention Description
Education based telerehab with rehabilitation therapists providing education on home exercises and stroke specific information
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Feasibility as assessed by number of participants that completed all scheduled visits.
Time Frame
end of study(12 weeks form baseline)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Functional independence as assessed by the Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Description
This is an 18 item questionnaire and each is scored from 1(complete dependence on helper) to 7(complete independence), a higher number indicating more independence
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Patient-Specific Functional Scale
Description
This tool allows for Subjects to self report activities of daily living that have been affected by stroke and rate severity of impact on these activities. This is scored from 0(unable to perform activity) to 10(able to perform activity at the same level as before injury or problem)
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Change in impact of stroke as assessed by the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)
Description
This is a A 59 item questionnaire whereby subjects identify the impact of stroke on strength, hand function, mobility, activities of daily living, memory, communication, emotion, and handicap. Item responses are scored on a 5-point Likert-style scale. A score of 1 = an inability to complete the item and a score of 5 = no difficulty experienced at all. A standardized score ranging from 0 to 100 is calculated for all domains, with higher scores indicating a higher quality of life
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Change in quality of life as assessed by the EuroQol-5-5level scale (EQ-5D-5L)
Description
A self reporting, quality of life measurement that asks Subjects to rate their severity of problems related to mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. There are 5 questions in the first section and each question is scored from 0-5,a higher number indicating a worse outcome .There is a visual scale at the end that is scored from 0(worst health) to 100(best health), higher number indicating better outcome . .
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Change in cognitive impairment as assessed by the Short Montreal Cognitive Assessment(s-MoCA)
Description
8 item questionnaire ,with a possible score of 1-5, a lower number indicating higher cognitive impairment
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Change in performance in activities of daily living as assessed by the Barthel Index
Description
This is a scoring technique that measures performance in ten activities of daily living including feeding, wheelchair to bed transfers, grooming ,chair to toilet transfers, walking, using stairs, dressing, and continence of bowels and bladder. This is a 10 item questionnaire and is scored from 0-100, a higher score indicating higher level of independence.
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Change in symptoms related to stroke as assessed by the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)
Description
the score for each ability is a number between 0(normal functioning) to 4(completely impaired). The score is calculated by adding the number for each element of the scale with a highest score of 42, a higher score meaning more impairment.
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)
Title
Change in degree of disability or dependence as measured by the Modified Rankin Score(mRS)
Description
mRS is a 6 point disability scale with possible scores from 0(no disability) to 5(disability requiring constant care) a higher score indicating more disability
Time Frame
Baseline, end of study (about 13-14 weeks after baseline)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Informed consent provided by the subject or legally authorized representative. Occurrence of a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke pre-stroke mRS less than 3 Qualifying Stroke Event must be confirmed by CT or MRI Recommended to participate in self-guided or in-person rehabilitation activities by a physician or rehabilitation therapist Must have sufficient cognitive and language abilities to comprehend verbal commands and to carry out the study assessments Able to access the internet via a personal device Exclusion Criteria: . History of neurological or other disease resulting in significant functional impairment (e.g.Parkinson's disease, motor neuron disease, moderate dementia, arthritis,contractures or fixed anatomical abnormality). Subjects with a severe comorbid disorder that has reasonable likelihood of limiting survival to less than 6 months. Any other conditions that, in the opinion of the investigators, would preclude safe and/or effective participation.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Sean Savitz, MD
Phone
(713) 500-7083
Email
Sean.I.Savitz@uth.tmc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Emily Stevens, OTR
Phone
713-500-7914
Email
emily.a.stevens@uth.tmc.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sean Savitz, MD
Organizational Affiliation
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Sean Savitz, MD
Phone
713-500-7083
Email
Sean.I.Savitz@uth.tmc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Emily Stevens, OTR
Phone
713-500-7914
Email
emily.a.stevens@uth.tmc.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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