FOA on Sit to Stand in Individuals Post Chronic Stroke (NCT07460804)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to fill some gaps in the literature by examining the effects of focus of attention on motor learning and motor performance of sit to stand in individuals post chronic stroke. This study will investigate whether an internal or external focus of attention can lead to improved use of the affected lower extremity during the sit to stand transition, while maintaining an upright trunk position. More specifically, the study has two purposes. The first is to determine whether an external or internal focus of attention would lead to better motor learning of sit to stand. This is measured by retention testing and transfer of the task to changes in affected lower extremity weight bearing during gait. The second purpose of this study is to investigate whether an internal or external focus of attention affects the performance of sit to stands during training.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (2 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (10 items).
Location: Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, North Carolina
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to perform sit to stand from a standard height 20" chair without physical assistance
- Unable to walk 20 feet with or without an assistive device at a contact guard to independent level
- Individuals with severe cognitive impairment (\<10/30 on the Montreal Cognitive assessment)
- Contraversive pushing (\> 1 on the Scale for Contraversive Pushing)
- Neglect as evidenced by \<44/54 on the star cancellation test
- Any orthopedic conditions that impact their ability to transition from sit to stand will be excluded from the study.
- Any other neurologic conditions that impact their ability to transition from sit to stand will be excluded from the study.
- Minors, prisoners, pregnant women will also be excluded.
- Non English speaking individuals due to lack of interpretation resources.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, North Carolina
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.