Feasibility of INteractive Digital Technology (FIND) Technology

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000427673
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Tasmania

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-04-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 74

Inclusion Criteria

Inpatients on the Rehabiliation ward at the local hospital

Stroke<6 months ago
Reduced mobility
Clinician assessed capacity to improve
Life expectancy >12 months

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive impairment (for example MMSE,21)
Insufficient English
Medical condition precluding exercise (eg unstable cardiac disease, uncontrolled metabolic disease or weight bearing restriction)
Receptive Aphasia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasability will be determined using a suite of scales for enjoyment, pain, fatigue, exertion and benefit<br>1. PAES<br>2. VAS pain<br>3. VAS fatigue<br>4. RPE (borg)<br>5. Perceived benefit scale[Monitored on a daily basis throughout the 8 week duration of therapy. as well at the end of the trial the SUS (System Usability Scale) will be administered];Activity using an actipal accelerometer worn on the thigh for one week[one week at the start of therapy]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved Physical functioning using a suite of tests;<br>1. upper limb function using the MAS and box and block test<br>2. balance using sitting balance test, functional reach (in sitting if required), lateral reach, postural sway and step test<br>3. mobility using timed up and go and 10 meter walk[at discharge from in-patient trial]