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Sensitivity to Change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Patients With Stroke

Completed
Conditions
Lower Extremity Dysfunction
Stroke
Registration Number
NCT01536990
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) in individuals affected by stroke.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) in individuals affected by stroke. Patients were measured with the LEFS at the beginning and end of physical therapy treatment, or at 8 weeks of physical therapy treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
39
Inclusion Criteria
  • Medically stable patients receiving inpatient or outpatient physical therapy care for lower extremity dysfunction due to stroke
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Unable to understand English
  • More than moderate assist for bed mobility and coming to sitting from the supine position
  • Lower extremity amputation
  • Unable to reach overhead, grasp an object, or feed self with an upper extremity
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
LEFS36 days average (range 4-76 days)

Lower Extremity Function Scale

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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