Studying Rehabilitation Treatments Using Video to Improve Recovery for Adults With Physical Disabilities

NCT07092293 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2024H0351GR138505
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 90
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to better understand how occupational therapists provide rehabilitation for adults recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI), with a focus on improving arm and hand function. Using video recordings of real outpatient therapy sessions, researchers will identify the key elements of treatment, such as the types of activities, the therapist's techniques, and how patients respond. The study will use the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS), a framework designed to clearly describe rehabilitation methods. By analyzing these sessions, the research team will develop a practical toolkit to help therapists and researchers deliver and study more effective rehabilitation treatments in the future.

Conditions

Stroke; Spinal Cord Injury; Occupational Therapy

Keywords

occupational therapy; stroke; spinal cord injury

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Time Spent on Different Types of Treatment Activities

  We will quantify time spent in different treatment types during standard care occupational therapy, as specified in the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System.

  Through study completion, Up to 24 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Feasibility of Video Recording Intervention

  Following participant data collection/video recording through study completion, up to 24 months

• Acceptability of Video Recording Intervention

  Following participant data collection/video recording through study completion, up to 24 months

Study Arms (3)

Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants employed by OSU Wexner Medical Center

Other: occupational therapy

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury patients receiving outpatient OT at OSUMC

Other: occupational therapy

Stroke

Stroke patients receiving outpatient OT at OSUMC

Other: occupational therapy

Interventions

occupational therapy OTHER

N/A as there is no intervention for this study

Occupational Therapy Practitioners; Spinal Cord Injury; Stroke

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

A purposive sample of OT practitioners working in an outpatient rehabilitation at OSUWMC will be recruited for this study. A purposive sample of stroke patients receiving OT at an OSU outpatient rehabilitation clinic will be recruited for this study. A purposive sample of SCI patients receiving OT at an OSU outpatient rehabilitation clinic will be recruited for this study.

You may qualify if:

• Must be a licensed OT practitioner (occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant),
• The OT practitioner must treat at least one adult stroke or spinal cord injury patient with UE sensorimotor impairment per month
• The OT practitioner must be willing to be video recorded while treating their enrolled stroke or SCI patients.
• Must have a medical diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• Must be ≥ 18 years old
• Must have at least one OT goal related to UE hemiparesis
• Must have at least one remaining OT treatment session after enrollment
• The patient's OT must be enrolled in the study.
• Must have a medical diagnosis of cervical spinal cord injury
• Must be ≥ 18 years old
• Must have at least one OT goal related to UE sensorimotor impairment
• Must have at least one remaining OT treatment session after enrollment
• The patient's OT must be enrolled in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ohio State University: lead
• American Occupational Therapy Foundation: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

Occupational Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Spinal Cord Diseases; Trauma, Nervous System; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics

Central Study Contacts

Lauren Wengerd, PhD

CONTACT

330-464-9171; lauren.wengerd@osumc.edu

Peyton Miller, OTD

CONTACT

419-455-5928; peyton.miller@osumc.edu

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: June 17, 2025
• First Posted: July 29, 2025
• Study Start: February 11, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)