Stroke
Conditions
Brief summary
The Life University Center for Chiropractic Research is conducting a research study to better understand how 12-weeks of chiropractic care differentially affects the post-rehabilitation brain electrical patterns and body movement patterns of individuals who have experienced hemorrhagic versus ischemic stroke The study will involve visits to the Life University Center for Chiropractic Research (CCR) in midtown Atlanta. During the 12 weeks of focused care, chiropractic visits could be several times a week depending on the care plan. In addition to the chiropractic care, individuals will receive a physical examination and three follow-up assessments. The assessments in the CCR will include a non-invasive evaluation of the brain wave patterns using electroencephalography (EEG), completion of a few surveys, a balance assessment and a movement assessment. Qualified individuals will receive study treatment and care at no cost.
Interventions
OTHERChiropractic Care
Chiropractic care on stroke participants
Sponsors
Life University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Data analysis - single blinded
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Post stroke rehabilitation
Exclusion criteria
* Not experienced sub-arachnoid bleeding within the last 4 weeks, fractures or trauma to the skull, pregnancy, or progressive RA.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke Impact Scale Survey | Baseline | Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke. |
| Resting State Electroencephalography | Baseline | EEG assessment |
| Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test | Baseline | Assessment to measure of dysmetria |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed