Feasibility of a Home-Based Program to improve Handwriting Legibility After Stroke: A Pilot Randomised Trial

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Poor handwriting performance due to hemiplegia after stroke, including reduced handwriting legibility, pen control and speed; Stroke - Ischaemic; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611001135909
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-10-31
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

To be eligible, participants need to:
Be living in the Sydney metropolitan area
Had a stroke at least 6 months prior to baseline assessment
Have difficulties with handwriting
Be able to follow instructions and complete a home program independently or with support of a family member
Be able to speak, write and read in English
Cease other therapy related to handwriting or similar tasks during the study and follow-up period

Exclusion Criteria

Moderate to severe apraxia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified