stroke. Incl.:Cerebrovascular accident NOSExcl.:sequelae of stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having a first-ever stroke diagnosis by a neurologist according to the International Classification of Diseases(ICD) criteria. No history of any other neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric diseases, acute pain, or addiction based on the patient's report, family history, physician, or medical records. A minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 5 years since the participant's stroke. Ability to walk independently for at least 10 meters with or without assistive devices. No severe depression based on Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale-Depression- Depression subscale23. Absence of apathy based on Dimensional Apathy Scale <39 Inability to communicate effectively with others
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If a participant shows no interest in continuing participation (absence for two or three consecutive sessions). If a participant suffers a stroke again.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional balance. Timepoint: One day before the intervention, one day after the intervention, and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Berg Balance scale, Timed up and go test, Activities-based balance confidence. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Independence in activities of daily living. Timepoint: One day before the beginning of the intervention, one day after the final session of the intervention, and one month after final session of the intervention. Method of measurement: Barthel Index.;Participation in activities of daily living. Timepoint: One day before the beginning of the intervention, one day after the final session of the intervention, and one month after final session of the intervention. Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Meaningful Activity Participation Assessment.;Depression level. Timepoint: One day before the beginning of the intervention, one day after the final session of the intervention, and one month after final session of the intervention. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.;Postural control. Timepoint: One day before the beginning of the intervention, one day after the final session of the intervention, and one month after final session of the intervention. Method of measurement: Force plate(Kistler 5695A, Kistler Instrumente AG Winterthur, Switzerland). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Iran University of Medical Sciences