Please cite this article as: Colucci E, Clark A, Lang CE, Pomeroy V.M.A rulebased, dose-finding design for use in stroke rehabilitation research: methodological development.Physiotherapy http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio. 2016.10.393 This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. 2
AbstractBackground Dose-optimisation studies as precursors to clinical trials are rare in stroke rehabilitation.