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Table 1 Study phase flow up to point of randomization

From: Ipsilesional arm training in severe stroke to improve functional independence (IPSI): phase II protocol

Phase

Event

Purpose

Time Interval

Pre-Screening

Chart Review

A search of local stroke databases at each site to determine potentially eligible participants

 

Screening

Participant Eligibility Criteria Checklist

An initial brief questionnaire delivered over the phone

 

Study Informed Consent

Consent for Research Document

Explanation of the study in greater detail and signature by the participant expressing intent to proceed with the study

In-person visit #1

Baseline 1 Screening

Clinical Evaluation

Evaluations that do not contribute to eligibility and are only assessed at Baseline 1 screening include: handedness (Edinburgh Handedness Inventory), visual neglect (line bisection test), apraxia

Clinical and kinematic outcome measures are assessed

In-person visit #1

Research MRI

MRI

MRIa

Any time prior to starting intervention

Randomization

Group Assignment

Randomization of eligible participant to one of the two intervention arms

Immediately following in-person visit #1

Baseline 2 Screening

Clinical Evaluation

Clinical and kinematic outcome measures are assessed to establish consistency with baseline 1 screening

In-person visit #2

  1. aIf participant cannot receive an MRI for any reason, medical records will be used to confirm participants have a unilateral MCA brain lesion