Stroke Patients Receiving Chiropractic Care Post-rehabilitation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The Life University Center for Chiropractic Research is conducting a research study to better understand how 12-weeks of chiropractic care differentially affects the post-rehabilitation brain electrical patterns and body movement patterns of individuals who have experienced hemorrhagic versus ischemic stroke The study will involve visits to the Life University Center for Chiropractic Research (CCR) in midtown Atlanta. During the 12 weeks of focused care, chiropractic visits could be several times a week depending on the care plan. In addition to the chiropractic care, individuals will receive a physical examination and three follow-up assessments. The assessments in the CCR will include a non-invasive evaluation of the brain wave patterns using electroencephalography (EEG), completion of a few surveys, a balance assessment and a movement assessment. Qualified individuals will receive study treatment and care at no cost.

Official Title
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Phenotypic Comparison of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients Receiving Chiropractic Care Post-rehabilitation

Conditions
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Stroke

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Chiropractic Care


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Post stroke rehabilitation Exclusion Criteria: Not experienced sub-arachnoid bleeding within the last 4 weeks, fractures or trauma to the skull, pregnancy, or progressive RA.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Chiropractic care for Ischemic Stroke Patients<br>12 weeks of full spine chiropractic care will be provided to patient. Patients may be asked to present one- two times per week. | Other: Chiropractic Care<br>* Chiropractic care on stroke participants<br>|
| Experimental: Chiropractic care for Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients<br>12 weeks of full spine chiropractic care will be provided to patient. Patients may be asked to present one- two times per week. | Other: Chiropractic Care<br>* Chiropractic care on stroke participants<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stroke Impact Scale Survey | Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke. | Baseline | 
| Stroke Impact Scale Survey | Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke. | 4 weeks | 
| Stroke Impact Scale Survey | Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke. | 8 weeks | 
| Stroke Impact Scale Survey | Disease specific self-report questionnaire that evaluates disability and health related quality of life post stroke. | 12 weeks | 
| Resting State Electroencephalography | EEG assessment | Baseline | 
| Resting State Electroencephalography | EEG assessment | 4 weeks | 
| Resting State Electroencephalography | EEG assessment | 8 weeks | 
| Resting State Electroencephalography | EEG assessment | 12 weeks | 
| Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test | Assessment to measure of dysmetria | Baseline | 
| Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test | Assessment to measure of dysmetria | 4 weeks | 
| Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test | Assessment to measure of dysmetria | 8 weeks | 
| Kinematic Assessment of Performance on finger to nose test | Assessment to measure of dysmetria | 12 weeks |