Early, intense PT after stroke shows promise for better mobility
NCT ID NCT06042179
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether starting more frequent or intense physical therapy within the first day after a stroke helps patients regain movement and balance. 102 adults with acute stroke were split into groups receiving standard care, more sessions, harder exercises, or both. Researchers measured improvements in sitting, standing, walking, and daily activities to find the best therapy dose for early recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Acute stroke * NIHSS score of 2-18 with motor involvement * Age 18-80 * Medical stability for increased therapy services, determined by Stroke Service NP (no large fluctuations or instability for vitals, BP, mental status or seizure like activity) Ability to provide informed consent (alert and oriented x 4 and able to follow commands) Exclusion Criteria: * Medical instability or cerebral perfusion dependence, requiring bed rest * Pregnancy (noted in chart) * Inmates (noted in chart or by guards present at bedside) * Known current COVID-19 infection (PCR positive labs) * Dialysis (noted in chart \& performed while inpatient) * External Carotid Artery Stenting Procedure * Hemorrhagic Stroke
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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