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Published in: Trials 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Study protocol

Home-based tele-supervising rehabilitation for brain infarction patients (HTRBIP): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Wei Jin, Jing Chen, Fangfang Shi, Wuqing Yang, Yu Zhang, Yuan Liu, Wenshuai Dong, Yan Jin, Wenfeng Ma, Zhongju Ma, Xinli Min, Yin Jin, Yong Gu, Chuancheng Ren

Published in: Trials | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Background

With high morbidity, mortality and disability rate, brain infarction brings a huge economic and health burden to the whole society in China. Although some previous studies suggested that telerehabilitation may facilitate rehabilitation for stroke survivors at home, the evidence is insufficient for clinical application; additionally, as yet no trial evaluates efficacy of telerehabilitation for brain infarction patients. Therefore, more high quality trials are needed to provide practice evidence for this novel rehabilitation strategy.

Methods/Design

Based on recruitment criteria, this assessor blinded, paralleled randomized controlled trial will recruit 210 brain infarction patients. After being randomly allocated into two groups, participants will receive home-based tele-supervising rehabilitation or conventional rehabilitation. Outcome measurement will be conducted at the end of intervention and 90-day follow-up. Among which, Barthel index assessment will be considered as primary outcome measurement, secondary outcome measurements include NIHSS score, mRS score, 3-oz water swallow test and surface electromyography. Adverse events will also be recorded during the whole process of the trial for safety assessment.

Discussion

The HTRBIP trial will evaluate efficacy and safety of home-based tele-supervising rehabilitation for brain infarction patients. It is expected to provide new evidence for telerehabilitation application.

Trial registration

Registration date: 17 September 2014; Registration number: ChiCTR-TRC-14005233
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Metadata
Title
Home-based tele-supervising rehabilitation for brain infarction patients (HTRBIP): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors
Wei Jin
Jing Chen
Fangfang Shi
Wuqing Yang
Yu Zhang
Yuan Liu
Wenshuai Dong
Yan Jin
Wenfeng Ma
Zhongju Ma
Xinli Min
Yin Jin
Yong Gu
Chuancheng Ren
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Trials / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1745-6215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0585-5

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