Using physical therapy tests to plan discharge after a first stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how physical therapy tests during your hospital stay can help predict where you will go after leaving the hospital (like going home or to a rehab center). Participating may help you and your care team plan better for your recovery journey.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke for the first time (confirmed by brain imaging)
- You are 18 years or older
- You were able to walk (with or without help) before coming to the hospital
- You were living at home (not in a nursing home or rehab) before this hospital stay
- You speak and read English as your primary language
- Your doctor has ordered physical therapy for you during this hospital stay
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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