NCT06727097

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this proof-of-concept study is to longitudinally track the development of post-stroke sensory reweighting (PSR), identify associated structural neuroanatomical correlates, and investigate their relationship to walking and fall outcomes.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
45

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
4mo left

Started Nov 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress83%
Nov 2024Aug 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 6, 2024

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 10, 2024

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 30, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 30, 2026

Last Updated

December 10, 2024

Status Verified

December 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

December 6, 2024

Last Update Submit

December 6, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Posturography

    MCTSIB

    2, 4, and 6 months Post-Stroke

  • Walking Speed (10 meter Walk Test)

    Self-Selected

    2, 4, and 6 months Post-Stroke

  • Instrumented Timed UP and GO

    7M ITUG

    2, 4, and 6 months Post-Stroke

  • Fall Events

    Record and characterization of Falls

    2, 4, and 6 months Post-Stroke

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Functional Ambulation Category

    2, 4, and 6 months Post-Stroke

  • Walking Speed (10 meter Walk Test)

    Walking Speed (10 meter Walk Test)

Study Arms (1)

Stroke Survivors

First ever clinical stroke (ischemic, supratentorial, and unilateral)

Diagnostic Test: PosturographyDiagnostic Test: Walking SpeedDiagnostic Test: Instrumented 7M Timed UP and GOOther: Fall Event RecordsDiagnostic Test: MRI (3T)

Interventions

PosturographyDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Successful completion of all four indices of the mCTSIB, without severe imbalance (i.e., near fall with safety harness and urgent knee to grab emergency handlebars) constitutes "PSR +", non-completing on any of the index is noted as "PSR -". Exploratorily, the average sway velocity index will be captured for each condition, to characterize sensory reweighting patterns.

Also known as: mCITSIB
Stroke Survivors
Walking SpeedDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The 10-meter walk test (10MWT) is the gold standard measure of post-stroke walking function that reflects overall mobility and health status. Method: Two 10MWT trials (using a stopwatch) are averaged and documented in meters/second. The functional ambulatory category (FAC) will be collected as supplement. Exploratorily: Participants will also perform the 10mWT (fast paced-FP) with two attempts. Both SS and FP will be performed over the Zeno Walkway Gait Analysis Mat, to capture supplementary spatiotemporal data.

Also known as: 10 Meter Walk Test
Stroke Survivors

This sub-aim will use iTUG to determine the effects of BLT on dynamic balance. In contrast to the traditional TUG, inclusion of wearable triaxial accelerometers and gyroscopes-placement test increases the sensitivity (87%) and specificity (87%) for identifying individuals prone to falls. Two trials are averaged and documented in seconds. Secondary analysis will be performed on data obtained from the sensors to determine (stride length, stride velocity, cadence, peak arm swing velocity, and turning velocity, during the task), to correlate with the TUG time/speed. Time points: Same as Posturography and 10 MWT.

Also known as: iTUG
Stroke Survivors

A robust fall incident journal elucidating the date, time, nature, and management of the fall event will be provided to all study participants for documentation. The study research coordinator will contact the patient/caregiver/facility to collect the data q2 weeks. A tally of the total number of fall events between visits will be recorded.

Stroke Survivors
MRI (3T)DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Structural neuroimaging biomarkers:. The fractional anisotropy map from the primary fiber population in each voxel will be resampled to MNI space (using the warp derived from structural preprocessing) and projected onto a template white matter skeleton using local maxima to further optimize registration accuracy. Small vessel disease parameters, including white matter hyperintensities using the Fazekas scale and number/site of microhemorrhages, will be recorded for exploratory analyses.

Stroke Survivors

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Ischemic Stroke (unilateral, Supratentorial)

You may qualify if:

  • First ever clinical stroke
  • Stroke due to ischemia
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Ability to consent by patient (not surrogate), any time prior to acute hospital discharge

You may not qualify if:

  • Pre-stroke dependence (modified Rankin Scale score of 3 or more)
  • Isolated brainstem or cerebellar stroke
  • Bilateral acute strokes
  • Co-enrollment in a trial of an intervention through six-month follow-up
  • Inability to maintain follow-up with study procedures through six-month follow-up
  • Contraindication to non-contrast MRI
  • Low likelihood of survival beyond the acute hospitalization, such as malignant cerebral edema
  • Pre-existing co-morbid conditions that significantly affects vision, somatosensory function, vestibular system, orthostasis, coordination or mobility
  • Post stroke mRS\>4 or discharge to hospice

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ischemic Stroke

Interventions

Walking SpeedMagnetic Resonance Imaging

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

StrokeCerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

GaitPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisWalkingLocomotionMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaTomographyDiagnostic Imaging

Study Officials

  • Oluwole Awosika, MD, MSCR

    University of

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

oluwole Awosika, MD, MSCR

CONTACT

Colin Drury, MS

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 6, 2024

First Posted

December 10, 2024

Study Start

November 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 30, 2026

Last Updated

December 10, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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