Status:
COMPLETED
The ARCAS Study: Auditory Rhythmical Cueing for Gait in Acute Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Difficulties with walking is a common and distressing problem following stroke and can lead to reduced independence. Research suggests that using an auditory cue, such as a regular beat or pulse, as p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults (\> 18 years) following acute stroke (any subtype) with residual mobility problems
- Within 2 days - 4 weeks post-stroke.
- Be able to sit unsupported and stand with assistance of 1 or 2 people
- Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion
- Unable to follow the intervention due to cognitive or language impairment.
- Other medical problems affecting walking and balance (e.g. Parkinson's Disease, severe osteoarthritis and cardiopulmonary conditions).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 4 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 8 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04795115
Start Date
February 4 2019
End Date
August 8 2019
Last Update
March 12 2021
Active Locations (1)
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North Tyneside General Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, NE29 8NH