How movement and nervous system function relate after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study examines connections between musculoskeletal function, movement efficiency, and nervous system function in people who had a stroke. Researchers use a novel osteopathic examination approach called the Functional Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System (FPMSS) to quantify somatic dysfunction. The study builds on prior work suggesting early changes after ischemic stroke, and aims to see how these factors correlate with patient-reported outcomes and quality of life. Participants are adults with a prior stroke, recruited from UC Davis Stroke Clinic, who can sit, stand, and walk with or without aids. Data collection includes clinical exams and surveys delivered via SMS or email.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • UC Davis Stroke Clinic outpatient patients \>3 months from previous stroke

  * Adults ≥18 years
  * Previous admission diagnosis or referral indication:

    o Ischemic stroke (prior history of)
  * Able to sit upright, lie supine, and lie lateral recumbent left/right positions
  * Must be able to walk independently with/without walking aids.
  * Participants must have the capacity to consent to study participation themselves or have a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) available.
  * Willingness to receive SMS (text) messages and/or email to complete REDCap QoL survey

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Acute skeletal fracture or known dislocation; history of pathologic (osteoporotic or neoplastic) skeletal fracture of thoracic cage, hip/pelvis/sacrum, or vertebral column

  * Spinal column support brace (e.g. cervical collar)
  * History of spinal cord injury with residual neuromuscular or sensory disability
  * Clinical condition that would interfere with execution of movement or palpatory diagnostic testing, e.g. prohibitive chronic pain
  * Participants who have received either OMT or chiropractic manipulation following their stroke and prior to enrollment.

Where it's running

• University of California Davis
  Sacramento, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alan Yee, D.O. — University of California, Davis
• Study coordinator: Alan Yee, D.O.
• Email: ahyee@ucdavis.edu
• Phone: 916-734-3588

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.