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NCT04795115: ARCAS

The ARCAS Study: Auditory Rhythmical Cueing for Gait in Acute Stroke

Completed Last updated 12 March 2021
What this trial tests

trial testing Auditory rhythmical cueing in Stroke in 12 participants. Completed in 8 August 2019.

Timeline
4 February 2019
Primary endpoint
31 May 2019
8 August 2019

Quick facts

Lead sponsorNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
StatusCompleted
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment12
Start date4 February 2019
Primary completion31 May 2019
Estimated completion8 August 2019
Sites1 location across United Kingdom

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Stroke. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

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 part of rehabilitation can improve walking. It is also recommended that early rehabilitation following stroke delivers the bestoutcome for patients. Study aim:To determine whether the use of auditory cueing in early stroke rehabilitation is feasible during a balance and gait therapy programme. Study participants: Adults following acute stroke with walking problems. Participants must be able to sit unsupported and stand with assistance of 1 or 2 people. They will be recruited from the acute stroke unit at North Tyneside General Hospital 2 days to 4 weeks following stroke. A total of 12 participants will be recruited. Study setting: Acute stroke unit - North Tyneside General Hospital and participants homes if they are discharged within the study period. Intervention:Participants will receive auditory rhythmical cueing intervention targeting balance and gait for 30 minutes x5 / week for 3 weeks within the physiotherapy gym on the stroke unit or at home if discharged within the intervention period. The 30 minutes will consist of balance exercises and walking practice using auditory cueing with a metronome. Measures:1. What the participants and the therapists think of the intervention will be assessed by questionnaires. The questionnaires contain open and closed questions and have been developed specifically for this study. 2.The stroke survivors trunk control, balance and walking will be assessed before and after the intervention. Study Duration: 12 months Future Plans: This study will be used to inform a larger study testing if the intervention works and how much it costs

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