A pilot study to evaluate an intensive upper limb rehabilitation program after stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: pper limb hemiplegia; Stroke; Upper limb hemiplegia; Stroke - Ischaemic; Stroke - Haemorrhagic; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000695808
• Lead Sponsor: Associate Professor Natasha Lannin

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-06-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. 18 years of age or older (adult),
2. diagnosis of stroke ,
3. Upper limb hemiplegia (score of < 6 on 6 items 6 and/or 7 of the motor Assessment scale [16NL]Alert and oriented to person and place with the ability to complete at a minimum a one step verbal command,
4. Score of 21 or greater on the Mini­ mental State Examination.
5. Adequate English to communicate with the therapist/participate in a rehabilitation program.
6. Demonstrated active range of motion of 10 degrees shoulder flexion / abduction and 10 degrees of elbow flexion / extension.
7. Patient must be independent with seated posture in a chair with a firm seat and back support but no arm rests

Exclusion Criteria

1. Medically unsuitable for rehabilitation intervention, for example, inpatients who have been diagnosed as palliative.
2. Using the affected hand and arm, able to volitionally grasp and release a tennis ball x10 at maximal volitional shoulder flexion with wrist extension of 10 degrees or more.
3. Complete flaccidity in the affected upper limb and hand
4. Fixed joint deformities, contractures or joint hypermobility that prevents proper joint positioning in the orthosis.
5. History of rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or other hand neuropathy.
6. Moderate to severe oedema

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified