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Progressive Abduction Loading Therapy
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
This study attempts to minimize the development of a common movement impairment following stroke known as "flexion synergy" that makes it extremely difficult to reach outward with the arm. Participants with acute/subacute stroke will receive one of two study interventions in addition to prescribed therapies in both inpatient rehabilitation and day-rehab. Participants will be followed for 1 year.
Official title: Progressive Abduction Loading Therapy: A Phase IIb Stroke Rehabilitation Trial With Longitudinal Tracking
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
86
Start Date
2021-08-27
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2025-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Abduction Loading
The intervention for the experimental group entails practicing reaching with abduction loading.
Supported Reaching
The intervention for the active comparator entails practicing reaching while supported.
Locations (3)
Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Wheaton, Illinois, United States