Biomechanical and Functional Improvement Post Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Forced Use Therapy in Rehabilitation of Patients With Chronic Hemiparesis Post-Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; hemiparesis; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Stroke - Ischaemic; Stroke - Haemorrhagic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000411943
• Lead Sponsor: School of Medicine – University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto (USP-RP)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-04-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Hemiparesis, good cognition function, absence of joint blockage, preserved amplitude movement (AM), ability to ambulate alone, and upper lower movement at 20 and 10 degrees of active extension for wrist and metacarpophalangeal joint, respectively.

Exclusion Criteria

Cardiac arrhythmias, non-controlled blood pressure, and severe respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
Medications for treatment of stroke and hypertension will be accepted.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified