Stroke Patients Receiving Chiropractic Care Post-rehabilitation
Study Details
Study Description
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.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Chiropractic care for Ischemic Stroke Patients 12 weeks of full spine chiropractic care will be provided to patient. Patients may be asked to present one- two times per week. |
Other: Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care on stroke participants
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| Experimental: Chiropractic care for Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients 12 weeks of full spine chiropractic care will be provided to patient. Patients may be asked to present one- two times per week. |
Other: Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care on stroke participants
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Stroke Impact Scale Survey [Baseline]
Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke.
- Stroke Impact Scale Survey [4 weeks]
Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke.
- Stroke Impact Scale Survey [8 weeks]
Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke.
- Stroke Impact Scale Survey [12 weeks]
Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke.
- Resting State Electroencephalography [Baseline]
EEG assessment
- Resting State Electroencephalography [4 weeks]
EEG assessment
- Resting State Electroencephalography [8 weeks]
EEG assessment
- Resting State Electroencephalography [12 weeks]
EEG assessment
- Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test [Baseline]
Assessment to measure of dysmetria
- Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test [4 weeks]
Assessment to measure of dysmetria
- Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test [8 weeks]
Assessment to measure of dysmetria
- Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test [12 weeks]
Assessment to measure of dysmetria
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
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.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life University Center for Chiropractic Research | Atlanta | Georgia | United States | 30308 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Life University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Stephanie Sullivan, DC, PhD, Life Univeristy
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- I-0014