Home-based rehabilitation for stroke recovery
Evaluating the Implementation of High Intensity Home-Based Rehabilitation Following Stroke
This study is looking at whether doing high-intensity rehab exercises at home can help stroke patients just as much as going to a rehab facility, and it wants to hear from patients and caregivers to make home rehab easier and more effective for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates whether high-intensity home-based rehabilitation (HIHR) can provide similar benefits to stroke patients as traditional facility-based rehabilitation. The study aims to identify barriers to implementing HIHR and compare its effectiveness in improving functional mobility. By using a mixed methods approach, the research will gather insights from patients and caregivers to refine the HIHR model and enhance its clinical application. The goal is to make rehabilitation more accessible and cost-effective for stroke survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors, particularly older adults, who are seeking rehabilitation options.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recovering from a stroke or those who require intensive medical supervision may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and affordable rehabilitation options for stroke patients, improving their recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While home-based rehabilitation has been explored in other contexts, this specific approach for stroke recovery is novel and has not been extensively studied in the U.S. health system.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Joshua — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Joshua
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.