Table 1 Template of recommended content for the schedule of enrolment, interventions, and assessments

Verification of inclusion and non-inclusion criteria

x

Signature of written consent

x

Full neurologic assessment

x

Randomization

x

Inventory of concomitant, local and systemic medical treatment s

x

x

x

x

x

Inventory of technical aids

x

x

x

x

x

Inventory of patient suppor t (caregivers, equipment)

x

x

x

x

x

Comfortable and maximal ambulation speed over 10 m s

x

x

x

x

x

Endurance 2-min walking test – Physiological Cost Index

x

x

x

x

x

Modified Frenchay Scale

x

x

x

x

x

Disability Assessment Scale (DAS)

x

x

x

x

x

Barthel Index

x

x

x

x

x

Quality of Life scale (SF36)

x

x

x

x

x

Geriatric Depression Scale

x

x

x

x

x

Questionnaires to patient/caregiver on frequen cy of therapy sessions

x

x

x

x

x

Occupational therapy assessment (in subgroup of 44 patients)

x

x

Clinical psychologist assessment (in subgroup of 44 patients)

x

x

x