Evaluating a rehabilitation program for stroke patients
Implementation Science for Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice: Implementation and Evaluation of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) for People With Stroke in the Real-World Hospital Setting
This study is testing a new rehab program called GRASP to see if it helps stroke patients use their arms better compared to regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chiayi City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06106815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) against usual care in improving upper extremity function in individuals who have experienced a stroke. Participants will be assigned to either the GRASP program or receive standard care for four weeks, with sessions occurring three times a week. The study will assess outcomes before, immediately after, and three months post-intervention, while also gathering insights from both patients and therapists through interviews and surveys to evaluate their experiences with the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 years or older who have experienced their first stroke more than three months prior and have some voluntary movement in their affected upper extremity.
Not a fit: Patients with orthopedic conditions affecting the arm or hand, other neurological conditions, severe pain preventing movement, or unstable medical status may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance upper limb recovery and function in stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using structured rehabilitation programs for stroke recovery, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1) are aged 20 years or older, 2) stroke onset \> 3 months, 3) have upper extremity hemiparesis due to the first-ever stroke, (4) have some voluntary movement in the affected UE, including the ability to lift the affected arm to chest level and hold for 5 seconds, some ability to extend the affected wrist, and some ability to grasp and release an object such as a cup handle, and 5) are able to follow 2-step instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * 1) orthopedic conditions affecting the arm/hand or other neurological conditions, 2) severe pain that prevents movement in the affected arm and hand, and 3) unstable medical status.
Where this trial is running
Chiayi City
- Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Chiayi City, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chieh-ling Yang — Chang Gung University
- Study coordinator: Chieh-ling Yang
- Email: chieh-ling.yang@cgu.edu.tw
- Phone: 03-2118800
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.