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Using the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) to Maximize Rehabilitation Research Impact: A Video-Based Observational Study
Led by Ohio State University · Updated on 2026-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
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American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how occupational therapists help adults recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury improve arm and hand function. This observational study uses video recordings of real outpatient therapy sessions to understand key treatment elements, including activities, therapist techniques, and patient responses. The goal is to improve the delivery and study of rehabilitation treatments using the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) framework. In this study, licensed occupational therapists and assistants treating adults with stroke or cervical spinal cord injury will be video recorded during their outpatient therapy sessions. The study does not involve a separate intervention but focuses on observing and analyzing usual occupational therapy care. The research will last up to 24 months, during which researchers will assess how time is spent on different treatment activities and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of video recording therapy sessions. Participants will be involved through video recording of their therapy sessions, with evaluations of treatment activities and therapist techniques. Researchers will collect data on time spent in various therapy activities and gather feedback on video recording methods. This study emphasizes the use of real-world therapy sessions to develop practical tools for therapists and researchers. The total participation time varies depending on therapy schedules, with ongoing observation up to two years.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Studying Rehabilitation Treatments Using Video to Improve Recovery for Adults With Physical Disabilities
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Must be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
- Must treat at least one adult stroke or spinal cord injury patient with upper extremity sensorimotor impairment each month
- Must be willing to be video recorded while treating enrolled stroke or spinal cord injury patients
- Stroke patients must have a medical diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
- Stroke patients must be 18 years or older
- Stroke patients must have at least one occupational therapy goal related to upper extremity hemiparesis
- Stroke patients must have at least one remaining occupational therapy treatment session after enrollment
- Stroke patients' occupational therapist must be enrolled in the study
- Spinal cord injury patients must have a medical diagnosis of cervical spinal cord injury
- Spinal cord injury patients must be 18 years or older
- Spinal cord injury patients must have at least one occupational therapy goal related to upper extremity sensorimotor impairment
- Spinal cord injury patients must have at least one remaining occupational therapy treatment session after enrollment
- Spinal cord injury patients' occupational therapist must be enrolled in the study
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 24 months
Participants who undergo routine occupational therapy are observed through video recording to study rehabilitation treatments and recovery.
Video recording during occupational therapy sessions as they occur
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
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Research Team
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Lauren Wengerd, PhD
P
Peyton Miller, OTD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
3
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